Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) regulations came into operation on 1 Sep 2006. Under this new framework every employer, self-employed persons and principals shall have the responsibility to conduct a risk assessment in relation to the safety and health risks posed to any person who may be affected by his/her undertaking in the workplace. Risk assessment and management is the key to reduce the risks at source.

The main objective of the course is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to be a RM Team Leader/Risk Management Champion for the organization in reducing risks at source by managing the risk management process at the workplace. It involves developing a practical risk management implementation plan for the organisation which identifies specific actions to be taken, by whom and time for their completion.

It also entails:

Formation of risk management team

Risk assessment

Controlling and monitoring the risks

Communicating these risks to all persons involved

In compliance with the Risk Management Code of Practice

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:  

Practise, and apply the knowledge and skills learnt to produce a practical risk management plan for the organization

Conduct hazard identification

Apply risk assessment methodology to evaluate risks and implement the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risks as well as hazard communication through classroom discussions and practices.

This course target Management, Health and safety personnel, Line supervisors, Team leaders and who are able to be a Risk management champion for the organisation in preparing a risk management plan to meet the requirements of risk management code of practice and for recognition of bizSAFE level 2 by Workplace Safety and Health Council.

WSQ Statement of Attainment in “Develop a Risk Management Implementation Plan” (bizSAFE Level 2) will be awarded to Successful candidates.