Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans

Introduction

This Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans training course introduces the principles of carrying out competent risk assessments, preparing method statements and developing client / contractor project quality plans. An effective risk and project safety management program is widely accepted as an essential component in the control of client projects and their contractor’s competency and risk management procedures.

Preventing major incidents is about ensuring that both client and contractor personnel, regardless of position, comply with client / contractor project risk control procedures, safe working practices and quality plans.

This training course will highlight:

• Impact of an Effective Client / Contractor Project Risk and Safety Management Program
• Importance of establishing Effective Quality Plans for Roles, Responsibilities and Authority
• Carrying out Competent Risk Assessments and Analysis of Project Tasks and Activities
• How to implement a step-by-step client / contractor risk and safety management program?
• Preparation of risk-based methods statements for hazardous and high-risk work

Objectives

By the end of this training course, you will be able to:

• To provide delegates with the specialist knowledge to carry out risk assessments
• Explain how to prepare effective method statements and quality plans
• To provide an understanding of key elements required for health and safety management
• Demonstrate how to assure client / contractor contractual requirements and compliance
• To confirm the importance of key roles, responsibilities and competence of individuals
• Training Methodology
• This Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans training course uses a range of approaches for learning, including group activities, exercises and case studies. Key part of the learning process is sharing of experiences and knowledge.

Target Audience

Senior Management with responsibilities for implementing of project related contracts, Heads of Departments – including Quality, Health and Safety and, Environment Managers who wish to see how all three subjects operate together, Section Heads and Supervisors and, those who wish to increase their understanding of risk assessments, method statements and quality plans.

This course is suitable to a wide range of professional but will greatly benefit:

• Line and Project Managers
• Supervisors
• Senior Management Team
• Auditors
• Incident Investigators

Course Outline

·         Introduction & Key System Links

• Terminology used in Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans
• Key System Links Between HSE&Q Processes
• Relationship of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans
• Overview of ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard
• Overview and Role of Safety Management System (SMS)
• Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Compliance Assurance

·         Risk Assessment

• Principles of Risk Assessment
• Step 1 – Identify Hazards
• Step 2 – Decide Who might be harmed and How
• Step 3 – Evaluate Risks and Decide on Precautions
• Step 4 – Record Findings and Implement Them
• Step 5 – Review Your Assessment and Update If Necessary

·         Method Statements

• What Goes into Method Statements?
• What are Method Statements and How Do We Write Them
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Methodology
• Practical Applications
• Best Practice

·         Implementation Planning

• Using Risk Assessment Findings
• Communicating Risk Method Statements
• Competence Assurance and Training Procedures
• Developing a Client / Contractor Project Safety Checklist
• Key Point Summary Of course Topics