You are required to conduct a critical analysis of the key requirements needed to conduct a risk assessment and risk rating within a work environment: Risk Management, Assignment, SETU, Ireland

Assignment Brief/Instructions

You are required to conduct a critical analysis of the key requirements needed to conduct a risk assessment and risk rating within a work environment.

The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to step back from the application of risk assessments and focus on developing a deeper understanding of the wider purpose and rationale for risk (& hazard) identification, assessment and management. Your submission should give consideration to the differing needs of different industries as well as the various Acts and Laws governing Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace.

MODULE AIM

The aim of this programme is to provide a Level 7, 10 Credit Certificate in Risk Management, to meet a legislative and Industry need in order for students to acquire the knowledge, attributes and skills required to understand the importance of compliance to Health and Safety in the workplace This Certificate will enable participants to develop a practical application of risk identification, analysis and management in the respective workplace of the student. For those students that are not in employment and are endeavouring to upskill, this programme equips them with the practical knowledge, in meeting a legislative requirement that would add value to any work environment

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to plan the preparation and completion of regular reviews of an organisation’s risk ratings throughout the organisation and advise on and provide for the suitable management practices and policy amendments to manage risk.

2. Demonstrate the ability to think critically, independently, and creatively in identifying relevant hazards and risks in the workplace and demonstrate the understanding of the implementation of suitable actions to minimise risk.

3. Recognise how to identify, interpret and describe the main requirements of Health and Safety legislation pertaining to risk management.

4. Demonstrate the ability to plan, prepare develop and deliver effective communication and training programmes on risk analysis and management.

5. Recognise how human factors affect risk management in identifying the nature and extent of occupational illness and accidents impacting on absenteeism and employ measures to manage the human factor risk resulting in such illnesses and accidents.

6. Employ a range of transferable skills including that ensure a systematic approach to decision making, auditing and problem solving in investigating accidents, preparing reports and making cost effective proposals to prevent recurrence.

7. Display a knowledge of how risk management is cost effective for the organisation in terms of human and other resources within the organisation.

8. Demonstrate the ability to maintain records and communicate effectively, using both oral and written methods information pertaining to risk management.