Course Overview
This Risk Assessment training course was created in response
to industry requirements for all employees to be risk aware.
Although not all employees will be expected to undertake risk
assessments themselves, they may be asked to contribute to
the process and will be expected to act always to protect their
own health and safety and that of others
Who is the course for?
Anyone in a work environment as it raises learners’ awareness of
the concept of risk assessment
Contents Covered
■‘Risk assessment’
■‘Hazard’, ‘risk’ and ‘control measure’
â– Quantification, rating and prioritizing of risk
â– General requirement to assess risks with reference to the
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
â– Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
â– Risk assessment in practice
â– Stages involved in a risk assessment
â– Identification of hazards in various working environments
â– Identification of people or items at risk
â– Identification of common hazards
â– Control measures
â– Practical exercise: participants carry out a risk assessment,
demonstrating the ability to analyse a situation, collect
information and make appropriate judgements and records
Requirements
People attending this course must be be 18 years of age
PPE Required
Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you