Risk Management Fundamentals for a Safe Workplace
Gain a comprehensive understanding of hazard, harm, events, incidents, near misses, and risks. Explore the distinction between static and dynamic workplaces, delve into the Risk Management cycle, and learn practical strategies for risk mitigation.
Description
This training provides an in-depth exploration of key concepts in risk management, emphasizing hazard differentiation, workplace dynamics, and the Risk Management cycle's application.
Participants will learn essential skills such as conducting on-site risk assessments, identifying risks in various job tasks, and understanding individual versus organizational risk appetite.
The course also covers the practical application of the hierarchy of controls to minimise risks associated with work activities.
Content
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Defining hazard, harm, event, incident, near miss, and risk
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Understanding static and dynamic workplaces
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Exploring the Risk Management cycle and its relevance to the severity and consequence of risk
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On-site and in-the-moment risk assessment techniques
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Strategies for identifying risks across job tasks and interactions
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Differentiating individual and organizational risk appetite
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Application of the hierarchy of controls to reduce work-related risks
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Knowing when to cease work and the associated processes
Learning Outcomes
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Profound understanding of hazard, harm, events, incidents, near misses, and risks.
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Enhanced ability to assess risks on-site and in real-time.
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Strategies for identifying and mitigating risks in various job tasks.
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Application of the hierarchy of controls to reduce work-related risks.
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Clarity on individual versus organizational risk appetite.
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Knowledge on when to cease work and the appropriate processes to follow.
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for health and safety Reps (HSR’s), health and safety advisors, supervisors, and anyone responsible for ensuring workplace safety.
We can bring this workshop to your workplace!
Member pricing from $3,800+GST
Non-member pricing from $5,700+GST
Please fill out this form to request a private workshop for your organisation.
Facilitated by
Leon Fox is the owner and Director of The Safety Guru Ltd. and Principal of Safety Associates, specialising in OHS consultancy and workplace training. He has previously been an Injury Prevention Consultant and National Trainer for ACC and has managed an industrial labour recruitment agency. Leon brings a mixture of business pragmatism and legislative knowledge to his workshops, laced with a genuine passion for OHS and seeing people go home safely. He is an excellent communicator and culture change facilitator and, as a presenter, Leon engages easily and quickly with groups from all organisational levels.