Health & Safety Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Training

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Build practical skills to manage risk with confidence and compliance.

Effectively managing workplace risks is a cornerstone of organisational success. This course provides learners with practical tools to identify hazards, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures in line with current legislation and best... Read More

Rooted in key standards such as the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, General Application Regulations 2007 and ISO 45001:2018, this one-day programme delivers actionable insights for those responsible for health and safety in the workplace. Learners will leave equipped with the confidence and practical strategies to support a safer working environment.

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This one-day course provides an actionable framework for identifying and managing workplace hazards through structured risk assessment tools and techniques.

Overview of risk assessment principles and guidelines
The role of risk assessment in a safety management system
Legislative context for risk assessment
Practical risk assessment processes and documentation
Key risk assessment techniques:
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Event Tree Analysis (ETA)
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
Personal strategies for risk assessment and implementation

Course content is practical, adaptable and suitable for in-company delivery where required.

This programme is ideal for those with responsibility for workplace health and safety, including team leads, supervisors, safety representatives and managers seeking a strong foundation in risk assessment.

Health & Safety Officers
Operations Supervisors
Facilities Managers
Line Managers and Team Leaders

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

Identify a broad range of workplace hazards
Analyse hazardous events in relation to causes, consequences and probabilities
Evaluate risk levels using established methods
Determine appropriate risk controls using the hierarchy of control
Apply structured risk assessment processes including FMEA, FTA, ETA and HAZOP
Interpret legislative requirements in risk assessment contexts
Develop individual action plans to manage and mitigate risk

These outcomes equip learners with the practical capabilities to promote a safer and more compliant workplace.

Elizabeth Walker

Elizabeth has extensive industry experience planning, establish...

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Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry...

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Gerry Higgins

With extensive experience of implementing quality, environmenta...

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Nick Smyth

Nick Smyth graduated from the University of Limerick in 1981 wi...

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Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming is an accomplished EHSQ professional with credibl...

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Our approach combines expert instruction with a focus on practical, real-world application. We aim to build learner competence and confidence through immersive, interactive delivery.

Pre-training consultation to align with organisational context
Comprehensive course notes, regularly updated to reflect the latest standards and best practices
Delivered virtually or on-site through In-Company training
Real time support from expert tutors

Class sizes are generally limited to 15 to support personalised learning and individual support.

Learners who complete this course may progress to further health and safety qualifications or expand into other risk-based training programmes.

ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training
Health & Safety Legislation

This course is a valuable stepping stone for enhanced professional competence and career development.

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Course Code

HS008

Duration

1 training day

Public Price

(includes course documentation)

Delivery Mode

This programme is delivered by or In-Company training

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