Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

This course will take you through the safety legislation and show you what are classified as hazards and risks.

What you'll learn
The legislation and The legal liability
Risk assessments
How to inform staff of risks ad hazards
How to define hazards and risks
The hazard identification and risk assessment process
Requirements
Anyone with a computer or smart phone can enroll
Communication at NQF Level 3
Description
This programme is aligned to the registered SAQA Unit Standard: Monitor, report and make recommendations on the requirements applicable to permit to work systems in a working environment. Once completed successfully you will receive a certificate of competency for the relevant South Africa Qualifications Authority Unit Standard, accredited through the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.Unit Standard ID: 120359NQF Level: 4Credits: 4This course will cover the law and requirements of a health and safety representative, their roles and responsibilities and functions within the workplace and the health and safety committeeOnce completed successfully you will receive a certificate of competency for the relevant South Africa Qualifications Authority Unit Standard, accredited through the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.Throughout this course you will discover:The legislationRisk assessmentsHow to inform staff of risks ad hazardsHow to define hazards and risksThe hazard identification and risk assessment processThe legal liabilityDocumentary requirements and evidencePlease note that before a learner proceeds on this learning programme, he/she should meet the following requirements as perthe relevant unit standard (please refer next page):Communication at NQF Level 3Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3Unit Standard: Provide risk based primary emergency care/ first aid in the work place: SAQA ID 120496Unit Standard: Respond to, implement and manage emergencies according to an emergency action plan in a workplace: SAQA ID– 120329Unit Standard: Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to fires in working places; SAQ ID 120331

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Module 1: A Conceptual Understanding of Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Lecture 2 Introduction to Health & Safety Legislation

Lecture 3 Baseline Risk Assessments

Lecture 4 The Duties of the Employer

Lecture 5 Informing and Training Staff on the Hazards and Risks

Lecture 6 Providing Information, Training & Instruction

Lecture 7 Refusing Unsafe Work - Lawful vs Unlawful

Lecture 8 The Duty to Report Unsafe Conditions

Lecture 9 The Duties of Employers & Employees

Section 3: Module 2: Hazard Sequence and Incident Prevention Theories

Lecture 10 Defining Hazards & Hazard Sequence and Incident Prevention Theories

Lecture 11 Frank Bird's Theory

Lecture 12 Dr William Haddon's Theory & Preparing for Hazard Identification & Documentation

Lecture 13 HIRA Definitions

Lecture 14 The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Process

Lecture 15 Identifying the Types of Hazards & Documentation

Lecture 16 Legal Liability

Lecture 17 Documentary Evidence

Section 4: Conclusion

Lecture 18 Conclusion

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