This interactive course covers the principles and practice of risk assessment providing delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the risk assessment process and a methodology for completing work place risk assessments. It examines the use of risk assessment in High Hazard operational environments and the legal framework governing this. Specific legislative requirements applicable to the Process Industry will also be reviewed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for managers, engineers and supervisors who require a detailed and thorough understand of the principles and methodology of risk assessment and its application within the Process Industry.

COURSE PROFILE

• Risk Assessment Overview

                          -    Legal, moral and financial framework behind Risk Assessment

                          -    Hazard verses Risk

                          -    Why Accidents Occur

• Risk Assessment Methodology

                          -    HSE 5 Steps Approach

                          -    Hierarchy of Controls

• Human Factors in Risk Assessment

                          -    Why people behave the way they do

                          -    Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)

                          -    Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

• High Hazard Operations - Principles

                          -    Basics of COMAH Legislation

                          -    ALARP

                          -    Organisational Risk Matrices

• High Hazard Operations - Hazards

                          -    Flammable Materials

                          -    Toxic Materials

                          -    Explosion Hazards

                          -    Over-pressure/Release of Pressure

                          -    Other High Hazard issues

• Specific Legislation Concerning Risk Assessment

                          -    COSHH Assessment

                          -    Fire Risk Assessment

                          -    Confined Space Entry Risk Assessment

                          -    Others

SKILLS ATTAINED

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the legal framework behind risk assessment
• Be able to complete comprehensive work placed risk assessments
• Understand the legislative framework governing high hazard operations
• Be able to compile a risk matrix for their organisation
• Have knowledge of risk assessment requirements as defined in various UK legislative frameworks