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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - Principles & Practice Certificate

Locations: Rooksbridge.

Course Aim

The overall aim is for trainees to acquire knowledge and practical skills to improve their competency in carrying out general risk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, successful candidates will be able to:

• Contribute to the risk assessment programmes at their workplaces
• Conduct risk assessments (assuming they have the necessary technical knowledge in relation to the activities/environments/issues being assessed)
• Organise and implement a risk assessment programme where this has not already been started
• Participate in the identification of specific training needs for the activities being assessed
• Assist employers in meeting legal requirements and promote improved standards of health and safety within their organisation. Suitable candidates for the programme and assessment will need to have good standards of written and oral communication, the ability to analyse workplaces and work activities, the confidence and ability to seek additional advice information and the capability to work as part of a team

General Introduction

The expected outcome is that the student understands the main categories of accidents and ill health, their socio-economic costs and safety management and be able to

• State the main causes of injuries and ill health and the need for their prevention
• State the main costs of accidents and ill health to employers, employees and society
• Define the terms “accident” and “occupational health and safety”
• Explain what is meant by the term “accident triangle” and the need to report, investigate and prevent near misses/minor accidents as part of an overall accident prevention strategy
• State that health and safety is affected by occupational, environmental and human factors, with examples

Principles of Risk Assessment

The expected outcome is that the student understands the reasons for using risk assessment and the principles involved and be able to

• List the reasons for using risk assessment
• Describe what is meant by “Risk Assessment”
• Define the terms “hazard” “risk” and “control measure” and give examples of each
• State how the extent of risks can be quantified and describe at least one method for rating or prioritising risks
• Describe the necessary skills of a risk assessor and give examples of personnel who should be involved in a risk assessment programme

Legislation

The expected outcome is that the student becomes aware of the range of legal requirements for risk assessment, understands the key aspects and the necessity to seek guidance on specific requirements and be able to

• Explain the origin and reasons for the general requirement to assess risks with reference to the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Outline the provisions on risk assessment in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
• Give examples of other Regulations with specific requirements for risk assessment
• Briefly describe how the legislation is enforced and penalties for non-compliance

Risk Assessment in Practice

The expected outcome is that the student links the theoretical knowledge obtained to practical examples of workplaces and activities and be able to

• State the stages involved in a risk assessment
• Identify a range of hazards in various working environments
• Identify people or items at risk
• Identify common risks, which require specialised assessment
• Measure the extent of a variety of risks
• Select appropriate control measures and be aware of the need for research/specialist advice
• State the necessity of, and procedures for, recording, monitoring and revising risk assessments
• Carry out a risk assessment in practice demonstration the ability to analyse a situation, collect information and make appropriate judgements and records

Summary

The expected outcome is that the student understands some of the wider management issues regarding implementation of risk assessment programmes and be able to:

• State the costs and benefits of implementing a risk assessment programme
• State how risk assessments can link with the related management issues of quality and training
• Carry out a self-evaluation identifying areas where skill, technical knowledge and/or experience are lacking
• State sources of further advice and information

Certification & Assessment

Assessment
Via the preparation of an assignment including a description of a practical risk assessment and a self-evaluation

Certification
Chartered Institute Of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Course Duration

7 hours course
3-6 hours assessment

This syllabus is concerned with general risk assessments. Delegates seeking to advance their specialist knowledge on risk assessment of hazardous substances (COSHH), noise and fire, should attend the specialist risk assessment workshop for which this course (other accepted learning is a prerequisite requirement).