Risk Assessment Training
Our IOSH Approved Risk Assessment Training provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out effective risk assessments.
The course covers the basics of what risk assessments are, along with guidance on how to carry out a risk assessment and how to allocate resources effectively.
Risk assessments are fundamental to an effective fire, health, and safety management system. Understanding and applying risk assessment principles is not only a legal requirement but also essential for enabling managers and employees to implement an organisation’s safety policies and procedures.
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Risk Assessment Training
Risk Assessment training is an essential, in-depth course that supports staff in recognising, addressing, and mitigating workplace risks, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and standards.
£25
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Course duration
Risk Assessment Training online takes approximately 25-30 minutes to complete.
Course aims
By the end of Risk Assessment Training participants will:
- Be able to identify common workplace hazards, including hard-to-detect hazards like dust and vibrations.
- Understand the purpose of risk assessments and know the different types of risk assessments.
- Recognise the importance of competence in carrying out a risk assessment and know what makes a competent assessor.
- Be able to measure risks by assessing likelihood and consequence, facilitating better decision making and efficient resource allocation.
- Understand the reasons for health surveillance in risk assessments and what is involved.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Benefits of Risk Assessment Training
- Provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to carry out effective risk assessments required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
- Ensures a comprehensive approach to identifying and managing potential risks in various work environments, so employees and others are protected.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Developed by qualified and experienced fire, health and safety professionals with many years of experience in delivering training solutions.
- Risk Assessment Training can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course Overview
Hazards
Examples of workplace hazards.
How hazards can be categorised as environmental, biological, mechanical, physical, organisational or chemical, with examples.
An overview of hazards that are not easily identifiable such as microscopic dust, vibration from tools and poor posture.
Risk assessment overview
What a risk assessment is and the purpose of a risk assessment.
Types of risk assessment, including generic risk assessments, risk assessments specific to locations and activities and dynamic risk assessments.
Competence
What competence means and why a risk assessment must be carried out by a competent person.
Measuring risks
How risks are measured by multiplying likelihood with consequence and the importance of measuring risks so resources can be allocated efficiently.
Treating hazards
How to treat hazards by implementing ERIC PD controls (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, Personal Protection, Discipline).
Health surveillance and monitoring
How health surveillance may be part of a risk assessment.
What the purpose of health surveillance is and what it may involve.
Risk control system
What a risk control system (RCS) is and when it might be necessary.
Health and safety inspections
Checks that may be carried out in the process of a health and safety inspection and what management responsibilities are.
Looking at the different types of inspections, including safety tours, safety sampling and safety surveys.
Five steps of risk assessment
An in-depth look at the five steps of a risk assessment:
- Identify the hazards
- Decide who might be harmed and how
- Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
- Record your findings and implement them
Review your assessment and update if necessary.
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Created by experts. IOSH Approved. CPD Certified. Our fire, health and safety courses support your compliance training needs. We offer flexible eLearning options. Buy individual courses now and start learning. Or simply call us to discuss group discounts and enterprise pricing options.
Buy now – individual course
- Fully interactive – online learning
- Certified training – created by experts
- Perfect for smaller businesses and sole traders starting out
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- Save money – volume discounts
- Control – central dashboard
- Reporting – monitor training progress
- Ideal for mid-sized SMEs needing to deploy training at scale
Call us – Enterprise pricing
- Bespoke – tailored to your needs
- Comprehensive – over 50 courses
- Support – 1-2-1 account management
- Perfect for larger businesses needing a wide variety of training
FAQs
Is the course content up to date with current legislation?
Yes, our Risk Assessment Training course is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with the latest health and safety regulations.
Do participants need prior experience in health and safety?
No prior experience is required. This risk assessment course is designed to be accessible for all levels, providing foundational knowledge as well as insights for those with some familiarity with health and safety practices.
Can I customise the course to reflect specific risks in my organisation?
Yes, we offer customisation options to include examples and scenarios specific to your organisation. This ensures the training is highly relevant and contextualised for your employees’ everyday tasks and risks.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How is it delivered?
Risk Assessment Training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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