Risk Assessments, Methods Statements and Quality Plans

Courses Syllabus

Introduction

This course introduces the principles of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans.

Key highlights of the course are:

• Preparation of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans
• Key elements for quality, health & safety and the environment
• Satisfying client contractual requirements and legal compliance
• The roles and responsibilities of the individuals concerned course

Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Have a better understanding of the terminology used.
• Understand how the process for implementation works
• Understand your own specific role and responsibilities as well as other members of your team
• Be familiar with the practical application.
• Be able to prepare Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans.

The Course Contents

Introductions

• The links between Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• Best practices

Risk Assessments

• Background and benefits
• Principles
• The Health & Safety Executive Five steps and other methods

How to assess the risks in your workplace:

• Step 1 – Identify the hazards
• Step 2 – Decide who might be harmed and how
• Step 3 – Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
• Step 4 – Record your findings and implement them
• Step 5 – Review your assessment and update if necessary

Method Statements

• Background and benefits
• What goes into a Method Statement?
• What are Method Statements and how do I write them?
• Examples
• Roles and responsibilities
• Competence
• Methodology

Quality Plans

• Background and benefits
• Correspondence between ISO 10005 and ISO 9001
• Development of a Quality Plan
• Contents of a Quality Plan
• 19sub- sections
• Review, acceptance, implementation and revision
• 4 sub-sections

Review of Previous Four Days

• Questions & Answers
• Review of course contents
• Questionnaire