Training Session Plan
Course title: Risk Assessment Toolbox Talk
Venue:
Tutor: Rob Harris
Date:
Session: 1 of 1
Session length:
11/2 – 2 Hrs
Session aims: To understand the concepts of risk assessment and be able to practically apply them
Timing
Topic/subject
area
Learning
objectives/
outcomes
Tutor activities
Learner activities
Resources
.
Method of
assessment/
checks on learning
By the end of this
session the learner
should be able to:
Ensure a range of
differentiated
activities and
resources are used
to allow for the
abilities of all
learners.
Note: check health
and safety and risk
assessment
requirements.
Note: please also
specify and identify
resources used to
support equality,
diversity (including
cultural diversity)
and sustainability
e.g. question &
answer, written
assignment,
discussion, etc.
Remember to clearly identify the assessment method you will use to assess the learning objectives/outcomes (initial, ongoing
and final).
10 mins
Introduction &
registration
Demonstrate an
understanding of
what is expected of
them throughout
this course
Presentation, icebreaker, Q&A,
housekeeping for
day
Complete
registration,
acknowledge ground
rules and safety
requirements
Laptop, projector,
course handouts,
registration forms
Q&A, discussion
10 mins
Sensible risk
management
Understand;
Presentation, Q&A
Q&A, group
discussion
Laptop, projector,
course handouts,
Q&A, discussion
Real risk
Conkers bonkers
Experience risk to
learn
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Timing
Topic/subject
area
Learning
objectives/
outcomes
Risk feeds
innovation
Tutor activities
Learner activities
Resources
.
Method of
assessment/
checks on learning
Not about mounds of
paperwork
Consequences of
failure to assess
10 mins
What is risk
assessment and
why
Understand;
Presentation, Q&A
Q&A, group
discussion
Laptop, projector,
course handouts,
Q&A, discussion
Presentation, Q&A
Q&A, group
discussion
Laptop, projector,
course handouts
Q&A, discussion
Simple look at what
we do to see what
could go wrong, who
could be harmed
and how could we
stop it
Concept of
reasonably
practicable
Balance
Legal, financial,
moral
10 mins
Who does risk
assessments
Understand;
Competence
Who is an expert
Individual opinion v
negligence t assess
Management buy in
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Timing
Topic/subject
area
30 mins
Steps to
completing a
risk assessment
Learning
objectives/
outcomes
Understand;
Tutor activities
Learner activities
Resources
.
Method of
assessment/
checks on learning
Presentation, Q&A
Q&A, group
discussion
Laptop, projector,
course handouts
Q&A, discussion
Presentation, Q&A
Q&A, group
discussion
Laptop, projector,
course handouts
Q&A, discussion
Significant Hazards
Risk
Who or what can be
harmed
Risk aversion
Evaluation
Balance
Risk rating
Control measures
Suitable and
sufficient
Recording
Sharing of
information
Review
Extras to consider
(human factors etc)
Format
10 mins
Dynamic risk
assessment
Understand;
Concept, on the spot
Not normally written
but useful to note
any significant
events
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Rob Harris
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Timing
Topic/subject
area
10 mins
Example and
scenarios
Understand;
Re-cap
Understanding of
principles and being
able to relate to
local scenarios
10-20
mins
Learning
objectives/
outcomes
Tutor activities
Learner activities
Resources
.
Method of
assessment/
checks on learning
Presentation, Q&A
Q&A, group
discussion
Laptop, projector,
course handouts
Q&A, discussion
Discussion, Q&A
Q&A, group
discussion
Laptop, projector,
course handouts.
Flip chart and pens
Completing a risk
assessment either
during the session or
later
methodology and be
able to practically
apply
Possibly completing
a risk assessment
Equality and Diversity: complete as course progresses re learners’
additional needs (e.g. support for learners such as literacy and
numeracy support, practical support, e.g. hearing loops etc?)
Session Evaluation
Strengths
Training Session Plan
Areas for development
Rob Harris
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Action and improvements required