Risk assessment is the method used to examine what can cause harm to people in the workplace so that a decision can be made as to whether sufficient controls are in place or additional measures are required. Completing a Risk Assessment correctly reduces the likelihood of an accident occurring in the workplace.

Aim of Course

To provide the participant with the information necessary to understand the Risk Assessment process and to effectively complete a Risk Assessment in their own workplace.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Describe the legal and practical reasons for conducting risk assessments.
• Explain the concepts of hazard, risk, harm and controls.
• List the control measures necessary to reduce the likelihood of an accident occurring.
• Apply the steps of the Risk Assessment process.

Course Content

• Overview
• Introduction
• What’s the law?
• Hazards and Risks
• Risk Management Concepts and Theories
• The Risk Assessment Process
• Controlling Risks
• Summary
• Quiz

Features

This training tool features:
• Interactive learning
• Animation
• Audio
• Data Management