- Explain the principles of, and steps involved in, the Risk Assessment process
- Explain that employers have a responsibility for completing Risk Assessments and that employees have a duty to follow Risk Assessment outcomes
- Identify a typical Risk Assessment form
- Explain the requirements of the Risk Assessment team
- Recognise and explain Risk Assessment terminology
- Identify the different steps within the Risk Assessment process
- Identify common, industry-specific hazards
- Determine the appropriate level of Risk Assessment that may be required
- Explain how to use a Risk Matrix to evaluate the level of risk
- Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control
- Explain what is meant by ‘Initial Risk’ and ‘Residual Risk’
- Describe what to do if any Residual Risk remains too high
- Explain how to carry out a Personal Risk Assessment and recognise its importance before each task
- Explain the importance of Dynamic Risk Assessment
- Identify situations where ‘Stopping the Job’ may apply
- Explain the importance of communicating the outcomes of a Risk Assessment
- Understand the importance of communicating ‘Lessons Learned’