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Risk Assessment (RA)
By Mr. Imanuel Mulder
Pre-Conference Workshops
Feb 20-21,2010

Introduction

This program has been developed for all employers and employees interested in conducting risk assessments within the context of operational risk management. In the context of business, “risk” is defined as the chance of loss or gain. However, in the context of the probability of occurrence of harm or suffering as viewed from the safety, health and environmental viewpoint, only negative risks are considered.

Target Audience

The workshop targets General Managers, SH&E Managers, Risk Managers, Loss Prevention Managers, Security Managers, S&HE Reps & Committee Members, Operating Staff and employees in general.

Workshop Objectives

Discuss and apply the techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace:

  • Introduce Workplace Risk Assessment.
  • Describe the workplace risk assessment process.
  • Discuss and apply the techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace.
  • Utilize recording formats that can be used in the workplace risk assessment process.
  • Demo available workplace risk software.
Workshop Description

The workshop begins with the introduction of Risk Management and the AS/NZS 4360:2004 model and its supporting documentation as well as demonstrating the context of Risk Management. Responsibilities and accountabilities are discussed to determine who is supposed to conduct assessments and how they are to be used.

The program moves to one of the most important issues which include understanding the terminology – using a common language for risk in the organization. The workshop will also discuss the different types of risk assessment, the workplace risk assessment process and documentation.


Workshop Instructor – Mr. Imanuel Mulder

Imanuel Mulder is a Senior Manager with IRCA Global in South Africa, and has more than 40 years experience in operational risk management. .

Before joining IRCA, Imanuel was the national chief inspector for occupational health and safety of the Republic of South Africa.

He joined IRCA in 2000 where he developed a behaviour-based process for the management of risk. Since its inception, this process has been successfully implemented at more than 150 sites worldwide, with remarkable results.

He was a Councillor of the South African Council for the Environment for five years and a board member of the South African National Productivity Institute for four years. He also served as a non-executive director of the National Occupational Safety Association of South Africa (NOSA) for seven years.

He is a member of a number of international panels and work groups, including, amongst others, the ILO, ISO and the IISI.

Imanuel is currently working as Senior Operations Manager for IRCA Middle East in Dubai.


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