Risk Assessment Training IIRSM & CDP Approved
Risk assessment is a systematic method of looking at work activities, and considering the things that could cause significant harm to people, property or the environment.
The most important purpose of risk assessments is to help prevent accidents and ensure the safety of employees and anyone affected by workplace activities.
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 assessment.
Risk Assessment Training Course Covers
The Basics
Legislation,
Regulation and Civil Law Strategy
Options and Elements Identifying Hazards
Who Might Be Harmed
Evaluating the Risks
Evaluating Risk – The Practicalities
Recording and Reviewing Management and Responsibilities
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Identify hazards, i.e. anything that may cause harm
Decide who may be harmed, and how
Assess the risks and take action
Make a record of the findings
Review the risk assessment.
A risk assessment is a written document that records a three-step process:
1 Identifying the hazards in the workplace(s) under your control.
2 Assessing the risks presented by these hazards.
3 Putting control measures in place to reduce the risk of these hazards causing harm.
