Risk Management
Learn the fundamentals of risk management, including hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, and the practical steps required to reduce workplace risk.
Overview
A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm. This could mean harm to you or others, damage to property or harm to the environment. Risk is the likelihood of that harm occurring.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, and managers who need to understand basic workplace risk management principles.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define risk assessment, hazards, controls and risks
- Explain and describe the hierarchy of controls
- Describe the concepts and techniques of risk assessment
- Describe the steps of a typical risk assessment
- Explain how to use a risk matrix
- Describe additional elements of the risk assessment process
- Explain how management of change can cause and prevent injury in the industry
- Understand the purpose of risk intervention systems
- Explain how to safely carry out an intervention
- Explain the importance of reporting and lessons learned
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Hazards, risks, and controls
- Risk assessment principles
- Identifying workplace hazards
- Selecting appropriate control measures
- Monitoring and reviewing controls
- Roles and responsibilities in risk management
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions during the course. The course includes 10 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.