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Principles of Risk Assessment (PRA) - Awareness Course

In accordance with S.L. 646.11 – General Provisions for Health and Safety at Work Places Regulations, it shall be the duty of every employer and of every self-employed person to carry out, or to ensure that is carried out, a suitable, sufficient and systematic assessment of all the occupational health and safety hazards which may be present at the place of work and the resultant risks involved concerning all aspects of the work activity. Such assessments shall consider the risks to the health and safety of workers and of self-employed persons to which they are exposed whilst at work, as well as the risks to the health and safety of other persons, including visitors to the place of work, which risks arise out of, or in connection with the work being carried out, or by the conduct of the undertaking.

The objective of this course is to assist employers, self-employed individuals acting as duty-holders, and other interested parties in assessing workplace risks and promoting a safe and healthy working environment.

Course duration: 12 hours.

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