Risk Reduction & ALARP

Learn how to minimise risk in industrial settings using structured risk assessment methods and the ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) approach. Understand how to apply ALARP principles across the project lifecycle, from design to operations and decommissioning.

Course information

Risk Reduction & ALARP training is available in the following formats

Two Hour Awareness Module One Day Face-to-Face Course One Day Virtual Course

Delivery

Self-study Module

Level

Awareness

Certificate

Attendance

Duration

2 hours

CPD

2 hours

Learning objectives

Describe the legal and regulatory context for ALARP, including key UK and international references
Understand risk tolerability concepts and how ALARP fits within risk management decision-making
Apply proportionate risk evaluation methods to identify and prioritise ALARP measures
Differentiate between grossly disproportionate and proportionate risk reduction.

Key contents

Introduction to risk reduction concepts and ALARP theory
Legal mandates and responsibilities
Risk analysis tools and strategies
Understanding gross disproportion in ALARP decision-making

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with risk assessment concepts or safety management is recommended. No prior experience with ALARP demonstration is required.

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