Hazard & Risk Management FAQs
Why do I need to attend a Hazard and Risk Management course?
- This course helps you meet legal requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 by teaching hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures to prevent workplace harm. You’ll learn structured methods to assess and manage risks effectively
I work in a small office why do I need to attend?
- Health and safety laws apply to all workplaces, including small offices. Common risks include ergonomic injuries, electrical hazards, and slips, trips, and falls. This course teaches how to identify and manage risks, ensuring a safer work environment.
Can we use our own company paperwork on the course?
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Yes, for company-booked courses. Your paperwork can be used if it meets NZQA requirements, but our course materials cover all necessary documentation. Let us know in advance if you'd like to use your own forms.
Who will benefit from a Hazard and Risk Management Course?
- This course is ideal for Health and Safety Representatives, Supervisors, Managers, contractors, and workers involved in high-risk tasks. Anyone responsible for workplace safety will gain practical skills to improve hazard management and compliance.
Does the Hazard and Risk Management Course cover Permit to Work?
- This course provides foundational hazard management knowledge, which is crucial for Permit to Work processes. However, full Permit to Work training is covered in a separate, dedicated course.
What Unit Standards will I get after completing Hazard and Risk Management?
- Upon successful completion, you will achieve NZQA Unit Standard 30265 – Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role and NZQA Unit Standard 497 – Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
