Hazard ID/Risk Assessment

Course Objectives

• Define a hazard and calculate risk
• Explain requirements for hazard identification and control measures
• Describe hazards that have the potential to harm workers, the work environment, and the organization
• Identify safety and health hazard types associated with a given job task
• Identify hazards and apply risk assessment procedures
• Identify control methods and evaluate their effectiveness

Course Design

• Power Point© / Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids

Successful Course Completion

• Delegates will complete a hazard/risk assessment related to the workplace and work activities

Course Content Summary

• Classroom

Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)

Lunch: 1 Hour (if applicable)

Course Outline
Fundamentals of hazard recognition and control

• Definitions
  • Hazard Recognition
  • Risk Analysis
• What is Hazard Recognition
• Purpose
• Benefits
• The importance of hazard recognition and risk reduction

Types of hazards

• Unsafe condition
• Unsafe acts
• Physical Hazards
• Sources of Energy

Identifying Hazards

• Four Steps
  • Select a job to be analyzed
  • Break down the job into smaller tasks
  • Identify hazards and potential accidents
  • Develop solutions
• General Workplace Conditions
• Observation Techniques

Hazard Recognition Examples

Risk Assessment

• What is Risk Assessment
• Factors That Increase Risk
• Assessing Risk
  • Severity
  • Probability
• Hazard Scenarios
• Risk Matrix
• Risk Assessment Exercise 1
• Risk Assessment Exercise 2

Job Safety Analysis

• Why JSA?
• JSA Flow Chart
• Video: JSA
• Five Steps to JSA
• Completing a JSA
  • Identifying Job Steps
  • Identifying Potential Hazards
  • Identifying Solutions to Eliminate Hazards
• JSA Example
• JSA Exercise 1
• JSA Exercise 2

Group table top exercises

Practical Session

• None

Training Center Provided Material

• Course Materials

Student Requirements

• None