Specialty Horizons Institute For Training (SHIFT)
HSEQ QualificationsCourse Details

Comprehensive Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Quality Planning

Mitigating Risk Event Consequences through Documented Control Measures

Introduction

This training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles of conducting competent risk assessments, preparing detailed method statements, and developing robust client/contractor project quality plans. An effective risk and project safety management program is widely recognized as a critical component in ensuring the control and competency of both client projects and contractor risk management procedures.

Preventing major incidents requires that both client and contractor personnel, regardless of their role, adhere strictly to project risk control procedures, safe working practices, and quality plans.

Course Highlights

  • The impact of an effective client/contractor project risk and safety management program
  • The importance of establishing clear and effective quality plans that define roles, responsibilities, and authority
  • How to conduct competent risk assessments and analyze project tasks and activities
  • Implementing a step-by-step client/contractor risk and safety management program
  • Preparing risk-based method statements for hazardous and high-risk work

Objectives

  • Gain specialized knowledge to carry out risk assessments effectively
  • Learn how to prepare comprehensive method statements and quality plans
  • Understand the key elements required for robust health and safety management
  • Ensure client/contractor contractual requirements and compliance are met
  • Recognize the importance of roles, responsibilities, and individual competence

Training Methodology

This training course uses a variety of learning approaches, including group activities, exercises, and case studies. A key component of the learning process is the sharing of experiences and knowledge among participants.

Organizational Impact

  • Utilizing proven risk and contractor compliance processes
  • More effectively implementing existing systems
  • Building confidence in the prevention of major incidents
  • Introducing new methods to improve operational efficiency

Personal Impact

  • Increased career flexibility with new skills and knowledge
  • Competence in conducting effective risk assessments and reviewing method statements
  • Accelerated problem resolution for all related issues
  • Exposure to a range of perspectives by sharing best practices
  • Enhanced confidence through practicing new client/contractor project planning techniques

Who Should Attend?

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

Course Outline

Day 1

Introduction & Key System Links

  • 01Terminology used in Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Quality Plans
  • 02Key system links between HSE&Q processes
  • 03Relationship between Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Quality Plans
  • 04Overview of ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard
  • 05Overview and role of Safety Management System (SMS)
  • 06Understanding roles, responsibilities, and compliance assurance
Day 2

Risk Assessment

  • 01Principles of Risk Assessment
  • 02Step 1: Identify Hazards
  • 03Step 2: Determine Who Might Be Harmed and How
  • 04Step 3: Evaluate Risks and Decide on Precautions
  • 05Step 4: Record Findings and Implement Them
  • 06Step 5: Review Your Assessment and Update if Necessary
Day 3

Method Statements

  • 01What goes into Method Statements?
  • 02What are Method Statements, and How Do We Write Them?
  • 03Roles and Responsibilities
  • 04Methodology
  • 05Practical Applications
  • 06Best Practices
Day 4

Quality Plans

  • 01Review of ISO 10005 Quality Management Plan Standard
  • 02Correspondence between ISO 10005 and ISO 9001
  • 03Development of Joint Client/Contractor Project Quality Plan
  • 04Review, Acceptance, Implementation, and Revision
  • 05Developing Joint Client/Contractor Safety Procedures
  • 06Auditing and Monitoring Quality Plan Compliance
Day 5

Implementation Planning

  • 01Utilizing Risk Assessment Findings
  • 02Communicating Risk Method Statements
  • 03Competence Assurance and Training Procedures
  • 04Developing a Client/Contractor Project Safety Checklist
  • 05Key Point Summary of Course Topics
  • 06Close of Course

Certificate

A SHIFT Institute Certificate will be awarded to delegates upon successful completion of this training course.

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