Courses

Introduction:

• By taking this course, safety directors, safety committee members, supervisors, and managers will gain a greater ability to identify the various categories of hazards in their workplace and apply strategies used to make sure hazards are eliminated or reduced. Emphasis is placed on applying the "hierarchy of controls" strategies to eliminate hazards.

One of the key elements in an effective safety and health management system is a program that includes processes and procedures for effectively analyzing the workplace to uncover and control safety and health hazards. By discovering and correcting hazards proactively, the employer will not only save lives, and prevent injuries and illnesses, but also improve the company's bottom line.

This course will help safety directors, managers, supervisors, safety committee members, and employees gain a greater awareness and ability to identify the various categories of hazards in their workplace and apply strategies used to make sure hazards are eliminated or reduced. Emphasis is placed on applying the "hierarchy of controls" strategies to eliminate hazards.

• Understand the Hazard Analysis and Risk Control (HARC)
• Understand why we need HARC
• Understand when HARC should be used
• Understand the definition of Hazard
• Understand the definition of Risk
• How to Identify Hazards
• How to Assess Risk
• How to Reducing Risk
• Understand the How to use a Risk Matrix
• Understand how HARC works

• Classroom - Listening and contributing to discussions and exercises (group Discussions and workshops)