Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Risk assessment sits at the heart of every effective safety management system. This course teaches a practical and repeatable method for identifying hazards, evaluating risk, and selecting controls that are reasonable and proportionate. Participants complete assessments for a variety of workplace activities.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Identifying hazards across physical, chemical, and human factors
- 02Evaluating risk by combining likelihood and severity
- 03Selecting controls using the recognised hierarchy
- 04Writing risk assessments that frontline teams can use
- 05Reviewing and updating assessments after any change
- 06Involving workers in identifying real workplace hazards
- 07Distinguishing suitable and sufficient from paperwork exercises
What you will gain
- Identify hazards across physical and human factors
- Evaluate risk using likelihood and severity
- Select controls using a recognised hierarchy
- Write clear and usable risk assessments
- Review and update assessments after change
- Involve the workforce in the assessment process
Who should attend
- Supervisors and team leaders
- HSE officers and advisors
- Managers with safety accountability
- Safety representatives
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 27 to 29 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
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- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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