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Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

Determining Risk Values

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Introduction

This training course will develop your skills and knowledge on how to recognize hazards and carry out appropriate risk assessments. Hazard identification and risk assessment are essential to mitigate the risk implications to organizations and businesses. Identifying hazards at the workplace will control or eliminate them and prevent accidents, injuries, property damage, and downtime. Accurately identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards is an essential part of health and safety management.

This training course will provide participants with a deep understanding of risk assessment principles and practical hazard identification methods. The training course will explain a range of hazard identification methods and how to effectively assess and control work related hazards.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

  • Hazard identification including analysis and control
  • Identifying hazards, risk assessment and control
  • Conducting effective and proportionate risk assessments using various methodologies.
  • Developing and implementing sensible and cost-effective control measures.
  • Integrating risk management practices into an organisational culture.

Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn to: 

  • Identify and assess workplace hazards effectively
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments using various methodologies
  • Mitigate risk and reduce accidents and near misses
  • Develop and implement robust control measures
  • Implement effective monitoring and review of risk assessments to ensure organisational safety and productivity

Training Methodology

Participants to this training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered in this outline by a highly experienced tutor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. This will include active participation during the training course using exercises, case studies and open discussion forums. Videos shown will encourage further discussions and delegates are encouraged to bring forth and share their own experiences and issues from their organisations.

Organisational Impact

By successfully identifying hazards and carrying out effective risk assessments an organization will ensure they are successfully controlling risks and protecting their reputation and profile. The organisational impact will be:

  • Improved management control and performance
  • The professional development of staff
  • The ability to reduce accidents and business losses in the workplace
  • The capacity to increase profitability
  • An increased reputation as a health and safety leader

Personal Impact

Training course participants will learn how to successfully identify a range of work hazards and effectively assess risk using a variety of proven management techniques and interpersonal skills. The personal impact will be:

  • Gaining skills and improving confidence in identifying hazards and carrying out risk assessments
  • Understanding the legal background and increased knowledge in risk assessments performance
  • Understanding the steps in carrying out risk assessments
  • Appreciating the importance of effective control measures reduce risk
  • Understanding the application of the HSE ‘suitable and sufficient’ standard
  • Understanding the benefits of a successful risk assessments

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • All personnel involved in risk assessments
  • All line managers, supervisors and team leaders 
  • Maintenance personnel
  • HSE personnel
  • All personnel involved in selecting or vetting contractors
  • Any other personnel who are involved in monitoring compliance to the organisation’s HSE management system
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

  • Meaning of hazard, risk, risk profiling and risk assessment
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • Types of hazards - Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards
  • When risk assessments are required and the different types
  • Sources of information for hazard identification
  • Hazard identification
Day 2

Hazard Identification Techniques

  • Sources of information for hazard identification
  • Types and forms of harm including acute and chronic
  • Safety audits, inspections and tours
  • Task analysis – Job Safety Analysis
  • Manufacturers’ information, incident data and guidance
  • Identifying who is at risk - including workers, maintenance staff, contractors, visitors, public
Day 3

Risk Assessment Techniques

  • The HSE general approach to risk assessment (5 steps):
    • Identify hazards
    • Identify people at risk
    • Evaluate risk (consider what you already do) and decide if you need to do more
    • Record significant findings
    • Reasons for review
  • Likelihood of harm and probable consequences
  • Semi- quantitative risk assessments
  • Dynamic risk assessments
  • Residual risk, acceptable/tolerable risk levels
  • Practical application of risk assessment techniques
Day 4

Identifying and Implementing Control Measures

  • The HSE ‘suitable and sufficient’ standard
  • Application of the general principles of prevention
  • Practical application of the hierarchy of control
  • Identifying critical safety control measures
  • Safe systems of work and permits to work
  • Applying controls to specified hazards
  • Practical application of sensible and proportionate control measures
Day 5

Practical Application, Monitoring and Review

  • What to do and what not to do for successful risk assessments
  • Proactive and reactive monitoring of risk assessments
  • Competencies for risk assessors
  • Evaluating risk assessments
  • Reasons for review
  • The real business benefits of successful risk assessments
  • Course review
Certificates
  • 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 Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers

Endorsed Education Provider

KHDA
NASBA
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

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Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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