Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans

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 programmed 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
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
• Close of Course