The requirement for this program is to train the company's staff on recognizing, assessing, and managing risks in their workplace.
The objective of the program is:
To acquire knowledge about the Legislative framework governing risk assessment in Health and Safety matters.
To acquire knowledge regarding the various sources and categories of risks they may encounter during their work.
To acquire knowledge about recognizing risks related to activities of their workplace.
To acquire knowledge and skills regarding the evaluation of the likelihood and severity of a hazard.
To acquire knowledge and skills for the correct application of risk reduction or elimination techniques.
The purpose of the program is for the trainees to:
Be able to recognize risks in their workplace.
Conduct risk assessments methodically and knowledgeably.
Be able to design measures to reduce and eliminate risks.
The program is intended for
Members of the Safety Committee
Persons with increased Health and Safety responsibilities
Knowledge
Acquiring knowledge of Legislative requirements concerning the Safety and Health framework in Cyprus.
Acquiring knowledge regarding risk recognition in the workplace and understanding the methodology for conducting Written Risk Assessments.
Skills
Evaluate and recognize risks in the workplace.
Conduct Written Risk Assessments.
Design measures for risk reduction.
Attitudes
Recognize, record, discuss, and document Safety and Health issues in their daily work.
Number of Trainees
Maximum 12
Duration
7 hours
Program Summary
Legislative framework for risk assessments. Employer and employee obligations.
Definition of risks, risk categories, and sources.
Risk assessment process.
Principles of applying risk reduction measures.
Training Method and Techniques
Face-to-face training will be used to bring the trainee into direct contact with the trainer while also creating a relationship of trust with other trainees.
The following techniques will be used for training:
Lectures
Questions – answers
Exercises
Practical session
Training Means and Materials
The training means and materials are designed to meet the needs of the program, specifically: