Every workplace has hazards and risks. Some are minor, some are life- and property-threatening, and many fall somewhere in between. In this course, you will learn common methods for identifying hazards – things with the potential to cause harm – and assessing risks - the likelihood that there will be harm from a hazard and how severe the harm will be. Learn to protect workers’ safety and health by putting controls in place to reduce or eliminate hazards.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the difference between hazards and risks.
- Describe and use various methods for identifying hazards in your workplace.
- Distinguish between Qualitative and Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment methodologies.
- Select and use the appropriate methodology for your workplace.
- Outline the hierarchy of controls to reduce or eliminate workplace risks.
Course Outline:
Page 1: Course Features
Page 2: Introduction
- Introduction
- Course Objectives
Page 3: Terminology in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Terminology in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Page 4: Hazard Identification
- When to Identify Hazards
- Hazard Identification in Your Workplace
- Hazard Identification Methods
- Informal Brainstorming
- Hazard Mapping
- Using Checklists
- Comprehensive Review of Hazard Information Sources
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Check Your Understanding
Page 5: Risk Assessment
Page 6: Qualitative Risk Assessment
- Qualitative Risk Assessment
- Step 1: Assign Levels of Probability and Severity
- Step 2: Establish Risk Ratings
- Step 3: Incorporate Risk Ratings into Your Risk Rating Matrix
- Step 4: Assess Your Risks
- Check Your Understanding
Page 7: Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment
- Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment
- Step 1: Determine Probability
- Step 2: Rate Severity
- Step 3: Rate the Risk
- Step 4: Prioritize Actions
- Check Your Understanding
Page 8: Reducing or Eliminating Risks
- Hazard Controls in General
- Hierarchy of Control
- Hazard Control Plans
Page 9: Conclusion
Page 10: Test
Target Audience:
Employers, supervisors and safety committee members
Duration:
1.0 hours
Features:
Accessible, audio, mobile
Module(s):
40783EN
