Risk Assessment Training

• Explain the principles of, and steps involved in, the Risk Assessment process

• Explain that employers have a responsibility for completing Risk Assessments and that employees have a duty to follow Risk Assessment outcomes

• Identify a typical Risk Assessment form

• Explain the requirements of the Risk Assessment team

• Recognise and explain Risk Assessment terminology

• Identify the different steps within the Risk Assessment process

• Identify common, industry-specific hazards

• Determine the appropriate level of Risk Assessment that may be required

• Explain how to use a Risk Matrix to evaluate the level of risk

• Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control

• Explain what is meant by ‘Initial Risk’ and ‘Residual Risk’

• Describe what to do if any Residual Risk remains too high

• Explain how to carry out a Personal Risk Assessment and recognise its importance before each task

• Explain the importance of Dynamic Risk Assessment

• Identify situations where ‘Stopping the Job’ may apply

• Explain the importance of communicating the outcomes of a Risk Assessment

• Understand the importance of communicating ‘Lessons Learned’

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones