Assessing risk is an approach to OH&S. Both federal and provincial OH&S legislation requires all employers to assess a variety of situations pertaining to risk in their workplaces. This course will cover when a risk assessment must be completed and will give participants hands-on experience in a variety of methods to conduct risk assessments.
In this course participants will:
- Learn about the risk assessment process specific to hazard identification;
- Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with specific hazards and determine appropriate ways to eliminate or control those hazards;
- Learn in practical terms that a risk assessment is a thorough look at your workplace specific to things that may cause harm to workers;
- Summarize hazard prioritization and precautionary principles;
- Learn how to increase awareness of hazards and risks;
- Learn how to implement controlled measures, by conducting a risk assessment;
- Discuss the requirements, who is responsible and the consequences of non-compliance
Audience: OH&S Committee Members, Managers, Worker Representatives, and Supervisors
Prerequisite: Completion of the OH &S Committee Part 1 or Supervisor OH&S Responsibilities Part 1 course is required before taking this course.
*Federal OH&S Legislation specific version available on request.
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