Introduction
to Risk Assessment
IIRSM Approved
Introduction to Risk Assessment – Course Description
Risk assessment is a systematic method of looking at work activities and considering the things that could cause significant harm to people, property or the environment.
The most important purpose of risk assessments is to help prevent accidents and ensure the safety of employees and anyone affected by workplace activities.
At the end of this course, candidates will have an understanding of what a risk assessment is and how to complete one.
To achieve this the course will define important terms, provide some basic background information to explain how important risk assessments are, and discuss some of the legislation that applies.
It will then go on to provide practical advice on how to identify hazards and analyse risk before finishing off by explaining the responsibilities of both employers and employees with regards to risk assessment.
Health & Safety Online Training
Course Modules
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Course |
Module Number |
Module Name |
Pass % Required |
|
Introduction to Risk Assessment |
1 |
The Basics |
70 |
|
Introduction to Risk Assessment |
2 |
Legislation, Regulation and Civil Law |
70 |
|
Introduction to Risk Assessment |
3 |
Strategy – Options and Elements |
70 |
|
Introduction to Risk Assessment |
4 |
Identifying Hazards |
70 |
|
Introduction to Risk Assessment |
5 |
Who Might Be Harmed and Evaluating the Risks |
70 |
|
Introduction to Risk Assessment |
6 |
Evaluating Risk – The Practicalities |
70 |
|
Introduction to Risk Assessment |
7 |
Recording and Reviewing |
70 |
|
Introduction to Risk Assessment |
8 |
Management and Responsibilities |
70 |
Recommended System Requirements
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 90 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
Who Should Take This Risk Assessment Course?
This online risk assessment training is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for carrying out a risk assessment of their workplace. The person who carries out the risk assessment is named the ‘competent person’ and this can be the business owner, a manager, a supervisor or anyone else within the business who has sufficient training, skills, experience and knowledge to be able to carry out the risk assessment process safely and effectively.
This Risk Assessment course is suitable for all industries, workplace environments, and premises and ensures that your company complies with the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999.
Certification
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
On successful completion of the course you will be sent a quality assured certificate through the post the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.
This certificate does not have an expiry date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for this training is 3 years. We will print this recommended renewal date on your certificate.
Benefits of Online Training
Approved by RoSPA
Approved by the CPD Certification Service
Enrol and start today, so no need to wait
Takes approximately 90 minutes to complete online
Works on any device that can access the internet
Has all the training materials that you need, so no hidden fees
Includes the end of course test at no extra cost
Allows free re-sits of the test if you do not pass the first time
Enables you to download a certificate when you pass the test
The fast, efficient, effective, and low-cost way to learn
Aims of the Course
On completion of this course, the learner will be able to…
- Understand why carrying out a risk assessment is essential for improving health and safety.
- Understand the types of injuries and ill-health that occur as a result of failing to manage health and safety.
- Have an awareness of the legal responsibilities placed on employers and employees when carrying out risk assessments.
- Understand each of the five key steps of the risk assessment process.
- Feel confident carrying out suitable and sufficient risk assessments of their workplace and work activities.
- Understand what needs to be considered when completing a COVID-19 risk assessment.