NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Unit A ia5文档.pdf

NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Please be advised that the course material is regularly reviewed and updated on the eLearning platform. SHEilds would like to inform students downloading these printable notes and using these from which to study that we cannot ensure the accuracy subsequent to the date of printing. It is therefore important to access the eLearning environment regularly to ensure we can track your progress and to ensure you have the most up to date materials. Version 1.2c (05/11/2012) Element IA5: Risk Control Learning outcomes. On completion of this element, candidates should be able to: 1. Outline common risk management strategies. 2. Outline factors to be taken into account when selecting risk controls. 3. Explain the development, main features and operation of safe systems of work and per- mit-to-work systems. Relevant Standards: International Labour Standards, Occupational Safety and Health Convention, C155, International Labour Organisation, Geneva, 1981 International Labour Standards, Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation R164, International Labour Organisation, Geneva, 1981 Minimum hours of tuition: Not less than 8 hours. 1.0 Common Risk Management Strategies Risk Management Risk Management in organisations is concerned with:  the impact certain risks have on organisational performance.  devising alternative strategies for controlling risks. Risk management is a process that involves risk identification. This is achieved by the use of techniques such as:  inspections,  discussions,  job safety analysis,  safety audits,  HAZOP studies etc. The idea behind this is that by using a variety of techniques all the risks for the organisation are identified. It is only by identifying the risks that something can be done to control them. Risk Evaluation