Overview

This comprehensive two-day course is designed to equip participants with the practical knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and manage workplace risks effectively. Whether you are an HR professional, safety manager, or business owner, this training will empower you to proactively mitigate risks, safeguard your workforce, and strengthen your organisation’s health and safety culture. Through interactive discussions, group exercises, and case studies, participants will gain the confidence to conduct systematic risk assessments and apply effective control measures within their work environments.

Course Aims

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and legal framework of workplace risk assessment.

• Identify, analyse, and evaluate potential hazards and associated risks.

• Develop and implement practical risk control strategies.

• Monitor and review the effectiveness of control measures.

• Communicate risk findings clearly and promote a safety-first culture within their teams.

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Risk Assessment

Module 1: Introduction to Risk Assessment

• The role of risk assessment in workplace safety management.

• Legal requirements, responsibilities, and industry standards.

• Key terminology and core principles.

Module 2: Risk Identification

• Methods for identifying workplace hazards (observation, task analysis, and incident data).

• Recognising physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial risks.

• Categorising risks based on sources and potential outcomes.

Module 3: Risk Analysis and Evaluation

• Assessing likelihood and severity.

• Qualitative vs quantitative risk analysis.

• Prioritising risks using a risk matrix.

• Determining acceptable and tolerable risk levels.

Interactive Session:

• Practical exercise: Conducting a hazard identification

Day 2: Applying and Sustaining Risk Management

Module 4: Risk Control and Mitigation Strategies

• The hierarchy of control measures: elimination to PPE.

• Developing safe systems of work and operational procedures.

• Integrating controls into daily operations.

Module 5: Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

• Reviewing existing risk assessments and updating control measures.

• Conducting inspections and internal audits.

• Learning from incidents and near-misses.

Module 6: Communication and Training

• Engaging employees in the risk assessment process.

• Effective communication of findings and safety messages.

• Building awareness and accountability through training.

Module 7: Case Studies and Practical Assessment

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the key principles and purpose of workplace risk assessment.

• Recognise the legal duties and responsibilities for managing risks.

• Identify workplace hazards and assess their associated risks.

• Apply a structured process to evaluate and prioritise risks.

• Develop and implement effective control measures to minimise hazards.

• Conduct periodic reviews and update assessments as required.

• Communicate findings and engage employees in risk management processes.

• Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.

Course Details:

• Duration: 2 Days

• Time: 09:30 – 17:00

• Fee per person: $170

• Language: English (Kurdish support if needed for some main sections)

• Location: Erbil

• Refreshments: Included

• Lunch: Not included

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Health and Safety Officers and Coordinators

• HR Professionals and Line Managers

• Supervisors and Team Leaders

• Business Owners and Site Managers

• Anyone involved in implementing or monitoring workplace safety practices

Payment

Must be made 7 working days before the start of the course. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer or through exchange offices.

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How do I register?

You can register by emailing training@mselect.com with the following details:

• Full Name:

• Position:

• Email Address:

• Phone number:

• Name of the course: