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Risk Assessment & Method Statement

The RAMS course is devised to educate the delegate on how to write an effective method statement and risk assessment.

Who Should Attend:

Line managers, Supervisors, Health & Safety Representatives

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal requirements for entry on this course. We advise that the delegate has a basic knowledge of health and safety, but it is not compulsory.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, the delegate will be able to recognise hazards in the workplace which will able them to:

- Evaluate the risks found in a risk assessment
- Initiate the relevant control measures to prevent an accident
- Competently conduct a risk assessment which complies with the relevant legislation
- Produce a suitable method statement

Course Contents:

The Risk Assessment & Method Statement course is delivered through classroom tutorials from the tutor. The course covers the following topics:

- The legal requirements surrounding risk assessments and method statements, including the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Important definitions such as harm, risk, hazard and hazardous events
- The risk assessment process (five-step approach)
- Risk and hazards
- Specification of risk controls
- Accident prevention and precautions
- Quantitative and qualitative risk
- Hierarchy of controls
- Practical element

Assessment:

Delegate’s contribution will be assessed by the tutor throughout the course.

Duration:

Half Day