An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

Determining Risk Values

Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

Scheduled Dates

27 - 31 Jul 2026
London - UK
$5,950
21 - 25 Sep 2026
Cape Town - South Africa
$5,950
02 - 06 Nov 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
26 - 30 Jul 2027
London - UK
$5,950
20 - 24 Sep 2027
Cape Town - South Africa
$5,950
01 - 05 Nov 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

This Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Training Course is designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify workplace hazards and conduct effective risk assessments. Recognising hazards and evaluating associated risks are fundamental to protecting employees, safeguarding assets, and maintaining business continuity. By adopting structured risk assessment practices, organisations can minimise incidents, reduce operational disruptions, and strengthen their overall health and safety performance.

Throughout this training course, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of hazard identification techniques, risk assessment methodologies, and practical control measures that reduce workplace risks. The training emphasises systematic approaches to evaluating hazards, implementing effective controls, and integrating proactive risk management into everyday operations. Participants will leave with the confidence to apply recognised risk assessment practices that support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and a strong organisational safety culture.

This training course will highlight:

  • Workplace hazard identification techniques
  • Practical risk assessment methodologies
  • Effective risk control strategies
  • Cost-effective preventive safety measures
  • Integrating organisational risk management

What are the Goals?

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

  • Identify workplace hazards accurately
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments
  • Reduce workplace risks effectively
  • Develop appropriate control measures
  • Monitor and review risk assessments

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable for professionals responsible for identifying workplace hazards and managing health and safety risks. It also benefits individuals involved in implementing, monitoring, and improving organisational risk management practices.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Personnel conducting risk assessments
  • Line Managers
  • Supervisors and Team Leaders
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Health, Safety and Environment Personnel
  • Contractor Management Personnel
  • Compliance Monitoring Personnel
  • Operations Professionals

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course combines expert instruction with practical learning activities to strengthen participants' understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment. Participants will engage in guided discussions, practical exercises, workplace scenarios, and collaborative learning activities that encourage knowledge sharing and real-world application. The interactive approach ensures participants develop practical skills that can be confidently applied within their own working environments.

Organisational Impact

The Organisation will have the following benefits:

  • Improved organisational risk management
  • Reduced workplace incidents and losses
  • Stronger health and safety culture
  • Enhanced workforce professional competence
  • Improved operational performance
  • Greater organisational reputation

Personal Impact

At the end of this training course, the participants will gain the following:

  • Improved hazard identification skills
  • Greater risk assessment confidence
  • Enhanced regulatory understanding
  • Stronger workplace safety awareness
  • Better control measure implementation
  • Increased professional competence

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
  • Meaning of hazard, risk, risk profiling and risk assessment
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • Types of hazards - Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards
  • When risk assessments are required and the different types
  • Sources of information for hazard identification
  • Hazard identification
Day 2: Hazard Identification Techniques
  • Sources of information for hazard identification
  • Types and forms of harm including acute and chronic
  • Safety audits, inspections and tours
  • Task analysis – Job Safety Analysis
  • Manufacturers’ information, incident data and guidance
  • Identifying who is at risk - including workers, maintenance staff, contractors, visitors, public
Day 3: Risk Assessment Techniques

    • The HSE general approach to risk assessment (5 steps):
    • Identify hazards
    • Identify people at risk
    • Evaluate risk (consider what you already do) and decide if you need to do more
    • Record significant findings
    • Reasons for review
    • Likelihood of harm and probable consequences
    • Semi- quantitative risk assessments
    • Dynamic risk assessments
    • Residual risk, acceptable/tolerable risk levels
    • Practical application of risk assessment techniques
    Day 4: Identifying and Implementing Control Measures
    • The HSE ‘suitable and sufficient’ standard
    • Application of the general principles of prevention
    • Practical application of the hierarchy of control
    • Identifying critical safety control measures
    • Safe systems of work and permits to work
    • Applying controls to specified hazards
    • Practical application of sensible and proportionate control measures
    Day 5: Practical Application, Monitoring and Review
    • What to do and what not to do for successful risk assessments
    • Proactive and reactive monitoring of risk assessments
    • Competencies for risk assessors
    • Evaluating risk assessments
    • Reasons for review
    • The real business benefits of successful risk assessments
    • Course review

    Certificate

    • Upon successful completion of this training programme, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the subject matter expert who facilitated the course. Issued at the conclusion of the programme, the certificate formally recognises the delegate's successful participation and specifies the total Learning Hours completed, based on the actual training hours attended, providing a credible record of professional development and continuous learning.

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