Risk assessment

Principles of Risk Assessment

In-house Course                                                             1 Day

office (2)This one day (6 hour) Principles of Fire Safety Awareness course is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of risk assessment. This includes why risk assessments are necessary, the legal requirements and the basics of how risk assessment is carried out.

It is essential that everyone in the workplace is aware of their own safety and the safety of workers, contractors and the public who might be affected by their actions. This qualification is in line with the UK health and safety legislation.

These CPD course adds credits to your Continuing Professional Development.

Syllabus

  • Importance of risk Assessment.
  • Main causes of work-related fatalities, injuries and ill health.
  • Legal requirements
  • Advantages for prevention of accidents and ill health at work.
  • Understanding hazards/risks and control measures.
  • The principles.
  • Processes for carrying out a risk assessment.
  • The hierarchy of control.
  • The five steps.
  • Review and record keeping.

Those wishing to develop understanding of risk assessment and those who need to learn how to carry out it in the workplace.

  • Developing knowledge and understanding of risks assessments.
  • Meeting relevant programmes of learning, supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning.

Our assessment methods for this course may include:

  • Group Discussion.
  • Case study.
  • Question and answer sessions.

This course is  a 1 day programme (6 hours).

 

In-house training:  This course is delivered at your premises anywhere in the UK .

Private Course:  We can organise and deliver your course at a location that suits you.

E-learning: You can try our Risk Assessment online course.