Design Risk Assessment Training

The aim of this training is to highlight the potential risks involved in the design and planning process. This will allow participants to eliminate these potential hazards and reduce any further risks. 

Duration: 1 Day

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Overview

This practical 1-day course will give experienced designers (architects/ engineers/technicians) the tools necessary to ensure compliance with the legal requirements for carrying out risk assessments as part of the design process.

The training includes practical case studies to enable participants to be able to carry risk assessments of their designs and to produce documentation for the PSDP as requested.

Participants will be provided with all course material, including a user friendly risk assessment template for documenting design risk assessment.

Course Modules

  • Legal Overview
  • Construction Regulations Overview
  • Duties of Designers
  • Risk Assessment as an integral part of the health and safety plan
  • Particular Risks
  • General Principles of Prevention
  • Risk Reduction

Course Outcomes

On completion of the course delegates will:

  • Know the roles and responsibilities of all involved in construction projects
  • Understand the legal requirements for risk assessment as part of the design process
  • Be able to carry out design risk assessment
  • Be able to apply the principles of prevention

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