Course Description

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 programme 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.

Objectives

By the end of this Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans 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

The benefit of this course

Use of well proven risk and contractor compliance processes

More effective implementation of existing systems

Improved confidence in prevention of major incidents

Introduction of new methods to improve efficiency

Competent to carry out effective risk assessments and review method statements

Accelerated problem resolution for all related issues

Exposed to range of perspectives by sharing best practice examples

Practicing new client / contractor project planning techniques will build confidence

Course Outline

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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

Day 4

Quality Plans

Review of ISO 10005 Quality Management Plan Standard

Correspondence Between ISO 10005 and ISO 9001

Development of Joint Client / Contractor Project Quality Plan

Review, Acceptance, Implementation and Revision

Developing Joint Client / Contractor Safety Procedures

Auditing and Monitoring Quality Plan Compliance

Day 5

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