Introduction to Risk Assessment

90 Minutes
Available Online

This course provides candidates with an understanding of what a risk assessment is and how to complete one. The course covers important terms, offers background on the significance of risk assessments, discusses relevant legislation, provides practical guidance for hazard identification and risk analysis, and outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to risk assessments.

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Course Overview

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 assessments.

Course Details

This online course is approved by the leading industry body, IIRSM, meaning that it can be done by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

  • Approved by IIRSM & CPD
  • CPD Units: 3

Course Benefits

The Online Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning course is approved by leading industry body IIRSM meaning that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

The flexibility and effectiveness of this course allows candidates to move through the modules at their own pace and on their own schedule, allowing them to tailor the training to fit around their professional and personal lives.

Who Will Benefit?

This Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning course is aimed at employees undertaking risk assessment obligations within their professional capacity, giving them an understanding of what a risk assessment is, how to complete them and what is their legal obligations to fellow employees.  

Modules

  • The Basics of Risk Assessment
  • Legislation, Regulation and Civil Law
  • Strategy – Options and Elements
  • Identifying Hazards
  • Who Might Be Harmed and Evaluating the Risks
  • Evaluating Risk – The Practicalities
  • Recording and Reviewing
  • Management and Responsibilities