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.

Advantages & Target Audience

This Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning course is aimed at employees undertaking risk assessment obligations within their professional capacity, giving them an understanding of what a risk assessment is, how to complete them and what is their legal obligations to fellow employees.

The Online Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning course is approved by leading industry body IIRSM meaning that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.