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.

This Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans training course will highlight:

Impact of an Effective Client / Contractor Project Risk and Safety Management Programme
Importance of establishing Effective Quality Plans for Roles, Responsibilities and Authority
Carrying out Competent Risk Assessments and Analysis of Project Tasks and Activities
How to implement a step-by-step client / contractor risk and safety management programme?
Preparation of risk-based methods statements for hazardous and high risk work

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

Training Methodology

This GLOMACS Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans training course uses a range of approaches for learning, including group activities, exercises and case studies. Key part of the learning process is sharing of experiences and knowledge.

Organisational Impact

In addition to the professional development of staff, the organisation will be able to prioritise resources for effectively managing client / contractor projects, including:

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

Personal Impact

Attendees will be able to apply skills learnt from this training at a practical level to identify and implement safety improvement measures:

Increasing career flexibility with new skills and knowledge
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

Who Should Attend?

Senior Management with responsibilities for implementing of project related contracts, Heads of Departments – including Quality, Health and Safety and, Environment Managers who wish to see how all three subjects operate together, Section Heads and Supervisors and, those who wish to increase their understanding of risk assessments, method statements and quality plans.

This Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Quality Plans training course is suitable to a wide range of professional but will greatly benefit:

Line and Project Managers
Supervisors
Senior Management Team
Auditors
Incident Investigators

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

On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance

Endorsed Education Provider

GLOMACS is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Risk Assessments, Method Statements
and Quality Plans

Mitigating the Consequences of Related Risk Events through
Documented Control Options