Risk Assessment Training Online

The Risk Assessment Training Online course will provide the learner with knowledge to understand the importance of putting together an effective risk assessment in a workplace.

For every task that is undertaken in a work situation a risk assessment must be completed. The risk assessment will highlight any hazards that may affect the worker and suggest measures to minimise any harm.

The aim of this course is to allow those responsible for writing the risk assessment to do so simply but correctly. Companies and business with 5 or more staff will need to record their findings either in paper format or electronically.

Who is this course for?

This course is for those who must write the assessment or those who must implement an existing assessment.

Course aim

The aim of this online Risk Assessment Training course is to give a good level of knowledge relating to understanding the importance of effective risk assessment writing and implementing in the workplace. It explain show to produce a quality risk assessment document, which will be practical and meet all the necessary legal requirements.

Course content

This online course covers the following topics:

• Hazards and risk definitions
• Legislation – health and safety at work act
• Legal duties and responsibilities
• The 5-step risk assessment process
• First aid at work
• Health surveillance
• The Fire Triangle
• Hazards and their associated risks
• Harmful substances
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Course duration

The average time required to complete the learning is approximately 1 and a half hours, however the course is designed to go at the pace of the learner and can be completed in more time if needed.

Assessment

The online assessment for the course consists of 30 multiple choice questions. In order to be successful, candidates must achieve a 75% (23 or above) pass mark to obtain the certificate.

Certification

On successful completion of the online Risk Assessment Training course, the candidate will be able to print/save their certificate. In addition to this, an e.mail is sent to the candidate containing a link to the certificate. This is the simplest, most convenient way to achieve compliance. Also, a QR code has been added to the certificate, which can be scanned by a smartphone to establish the certificate’s validity.