Course Overview
A one-day course giving practical knowledge and experience on how to conduct a machinery risk assessment in accordance with the relevant standards. The course gives advice on how to identify, quantify and document machine related hazards using suitable templates. A structured risk-reduction methodology is introduced using the principles of ALARP resulting in a thorough knowledge of the process and solutions needed to deliver a comprehensive risk-reduction program in the workplace.
Who Should Attend
This course is aimed at professionals with a requirement to practice machinery & equipment risk assessments in their own plant or for occupational H&S personnel looking to include more detailed machinery assessments in their current program, including:
- Machinery design engineers
- Project Engineers
- Maintenance Personnel
- H&S Managers
- Importers of machinery
- Machinery Users
- Those responsible for modifying or upgrading existing machinery
Learning Objectives & Course Content
- Defining the need for undertaking risk assessments including legal obligations
- Understanding of the harmonised standard BS EN-12100 relevant to machinery risk assessment
- Clarification of common terms and the relationship between hazard & risk
- Identification of hazards using various techniques
- Risk assessment documentation requirements and management of outcomes
- Appraising the results of the assessment through the use of ALARP
- Prioritising corrective actions using documentation produced
- Certificate upon successful completion
- Comprehensive course notes and reference material provided
Duration
1 Day
Cost
£295.00 per delegate