Course description

During this 1 day qualification, learners will gain a basic introduction into the principles of risk assessment. Topics covered include: main causes of work-related fatalities, basic processes for undertaking a risk assessment, key terms associated with risk assessments, methods that can be used to prioritise risks and more. Please note this qualification does not include writing and conducting risk assessment practice sessions. Those who will be responsible for conducting risk assessments should undertake the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF).

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF) is ideal as an introduction to risk assessment for anyone in a work environment. While employees might not undertake risk assessments themselves, this qualification will make them more risk-aware and improve their understanding of risk assessments.

What will i learn?

• Understand the importance and benefits of risk assessment in workplace health and safety management
• Define key terms such as hazard, risk, control measure, and likelihood
• Identify common workplace hazards and their associated risks
• Understand employer and employee responsibilities under UK health and safety law
• Demonstrate knowledge of the five-step risk assessment process recommended by the HSE
• Determine how to evaluate the severity and likelihood of risks to prioritise actions
• Identify suitable control measures using the hierarchy of control
• Understand how to record findings and maintain risk assessment documentation
• Recognise the need for periodic review and updates to risk assessments
• Support a risk-aware safety culture by promoting proactive hazard identification

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