Training Session Plan
Course title:Risk Assessment Toolbox Talk / Tutor:RobHarris
Venue: / Date: / Session: 1 of 1 / Session length:
11/2 – 2 Hrs
Session aims: To understand the concepts of risk assessment and be able to practically apply them
Timing / Topic/subject area / Learning objectives/ outcomes / Tutor activities / Learner activities
/ Resources
. / Method of assessment/ checks on learning
By the end of this session the learner should be able to: / Ensure a range of differentiated activities and resources are used to allow for the abilities of all learners. / Note: check health and safety and risk assessment requirements. / Note: please also specify and identify resources used to support equality, diversity (including cultural diversity) and sustainability / e.g. question & answer, written assignment, discussion, etc.
Remember to clearly identify the assessment method you will use to assess the learning objectives/outcomes (initial, ongoing and final).
10 mins / Introduction & registration / Demonstrate an understanding of what is expected of them throughout this course / Presentation, ice-breaker, Q&A, housekeeping for day / Complete registration, acknowledge ground rules and safety requirements / Laptop, projector, course handouts, registration forms / Q&A, discussion
10mins / Sensible risk management / Understand;
Real risk
Conkers bonkers
Experience risk to learn
Risk feeds innovation
Not about mounds of paperwork
Consequences of failure to assess / Presentation, Q&A / Q&A, group discussion / Laptop, projector, course handouts, / Q&A, discussion
10 mins / What is risk assessment and why / Understand;
Simple look at what we do to see what could go wrong, who could be harmed and how could we stop it
Concept of reasonably practicable
Balance
Legal, financial, moral / Presentation, Q&A / Q&A, group discussion / Laptop, projector, course handouts, / Q&A, discussion
10 mins / Who does risk assessments / Understand;
Competence
Who is an expert
Individual opinion v negligence t assess
Management buy in / Presentation, Q&A / Q&A, group discussion / Laptop, projector, course handouts / Q&A, discussion
30 mins / Steps to completing a risk assessment / Understand;
Significant Hazards
Risk
Who or what can be harmed
Risk aversion
Evaluation
Balance
Risk rating
Control measures
Suitable and sufficient
Recording
Sharing of information
Review
Extras to consider (human factors etc)
Format / Presentation, Q&A / Q&A, group discussion / Laptop, projector, course handouts / Q&A, discussion
10 mins / Dynamic risk assessment / Understand;
Concept, on the spot
Not normally written but useful to note any significant events / Presentation, Q&A / Q&A, group discussion / Laptop, projector, course handouts / Q&A, discussion
10 mins / Example and scenarios / Understand;
methodology and be able to practically apply / Presentation, Q&A / Q&A, group discussion / Laptop, projector, course handouts / Q&A, discussion
10-20 mins / Re-cap / Understanding of principles and being able to relate to local scenarios / Discussion, Q&A / Q&A, group discussion
Possibly completing a risk assessment / Laptop, projector, course handouts. Flip chart and pens / Completing a risk assessment either during the session or later
Equality and Diversity: complete as course progresses re learners’ additional needs (e.g. support for learners such as literacy and numeracy support, practical support, e.g. hearing loops etc?)
Session Evaluation
Strengths / Areas for development / Action and improvements required

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