Why Attend
This specialized training program, "Qualitative and Health Risk Assessment", is designed by Commonwealth Training and Consulting Africa to provide professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, evaluate, and manage qualitative and health risks in diverse operational environments. This program focuses on the practical application of risk assessment techniques, with an emphasis on health-related hazards, preventive measures, and control strategies. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and group discussions, participants will gain the competencies required to implement effective risk assessment frameworks in compliance with international health and safety standards.
Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing
Understand the principles and methodologies of qualitative risk assessment.; Identify health hazards and evaluate their potential impacts on personnel and operations.; Apply systematic tools to assess, rate, and prioritize health risks.; Develop and implement appropriate risk control and mitigation strategies.; Integrate health risk assessment into broader occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems.; Interpret regulatory frameworks and align risk assessments with national and international standards.; Enhance organizational safety culture through effective communication of risk.
This program is ideally suited for: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Professionals; Risk Management Officers; Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Managers; Industrial Hygienists; Project Managers and Site Supervisors; HR and Compliance Officers; Public Health Professionals; Government and regulatory body personnel involved in safety oversight
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Day 1: Introduction to Qualitative and Health Risk Assessment
Overview of risk management principles
Key definitions: hazard, risk, exposure, severity, probability
Distinction between qualitative and quantitative risk assessment
Regulatory and legal frameworks (ILO, OSHA, ISO 45001)
Health risk categories: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial
Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Characterization
Hazard identification techniques (walk-throughs, checklists, HAZID)
Understanding exposure pathways (inhalation, ingestion, dermal, etc.)
Characterizing risks: severity, likelihood, and uncertainty
Using risk matrices for qualitative analysis
Practical workshop: Identifying and rating risks in workplace scenarios
Day 3: Health Risk Evaluation and Prioritization
Establishing risk criteria and thresholds
Prioritizing risks using qualitative scales and ranking tools
Health risk assessment in industrial and healthcare settings
Communication and documentation of health risks
Group exercise: Risk ranking simulation
Day 4: Control Measures and Risk Mitigation Strategies
Hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE)
Designing control strategies tailored to health risks
Integration with OHS management systems
Monitoring and re-assessment of controls
Case study: Implementation of control strategies in high-risk environments
Day 5: Implementation, Reporting, and Program Review
Integrating risk assessments into daily operations
Preparing and presenting risk assessment reports
Communicating health risks to stakeholders
Continuous improvement: Auditing and feedback mechanisms
Final group project: Develop a qualitative health risk assessment plan for a chosen scenario
Wrap-up, Q&A, and certificate distribution