Overview

Risk assessment is a key component in the implementation of health and safety in the workplace. It helps set the workplace standards required and ensures potential health and safety risks are minimised or removed. In this risk assessment e-learning course your learners will understand the full procedures required for carrying out an effective risk assessment. This will include; identifying the hazards, consulting the stakeholders, writing a risk assessment and communicating the findings with the relevant workers.

Objectives

• Describe the importance of risk assessments and the legal requirements
• Identify the difference between a risk and a hazard
• Explore different types of hazards and how to identify them
• Understand a risk matrix
• Explain the hierarchy of control measures
• Work with a risk assessment form
• Understand how different types of workers might be affected
• Answer some of the most common questions around risk assessments
• Explore a case study that provides real-life examples

Audience

Essential health and safety training for people in H&S roles. Can be used as part of a wider health and safety programme. Generalist e-learning course for all managers. Perfect for employee induction processes.