Upon completion of this unit, learners will acquire the knowledge and skills to be a RM Team Leader/Risk Management Champion for the organisation in reducing risks at source by managing the risk management process at workplace. It involves developing a practical risk management implementation plan for the organisation which identify specific actions to be taken, by whom and time for their completion. It also entails formation of risk management team, risk assessment, controlling and monitoring the risks, communicating these risks to all persons involved and in compliance with the Risk Management Code of Practice (RMCP).

Learning objectives:

• Verify the expectations of a risk management champion with relevant person in accordance with organisational Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policy
• Form a risk management team based on organisational WSH policy and in compliance with WSH (Risk Management) Regulations requirements
• Establish hazard identification methodology for the workplace to identify WSH hazards associated with any work activity or trade
• Establish risk control measures methodology for the workplace to manage the identified risks to a level as low as reasonably possible by following the principles of hierarchy of control
• Develop a workplace risk management plan to implement the hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control measures in accordance with organisational WSH policy
• Present the risk management plan to relevant stakeholders for consideration in accordance with organisational procedures
• Communicate the identified hazard, risk evaluated, and implemented risk control measures to the person concerned in accordance with risk management plan

Who Should Attend

This course would be relevant to include but not limited to personnel from the management level, Health & Safety personnel, Line Supervisors, Team leaders and Risk Management Champions

Assumed Skills & Knowledge

• Have an in depth knowledge of their organisational products/services
• Be self-directed and proactive towards problem-solving of safety issues
• Have an in depth knowledge on sources of workplace hazards
• Have good presentation skills
• Be proficient in using project scheduling software (eg: Microsoft Project or equivalent)
• Be able to apply effective communication and leadership skills in leading and managing project members at a proficiency level equivalent to the (Employability Skills) Communication and Relationship Management at supervisory level
• Be able to apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills at a proficiency level equivalent to the (Employability Skills) Problem-solving and Decision Making Skills at supervisory level
• Be able to listen, read, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability skills (ES) Level 5
• Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills (ES) Level 5

Medium/Duration

English/ 16 hours (inclusive of assessment hours)