The Risk Assessment course at Health and Safety Level 2 provides fundamental training on conducting risk assessments in the workplace. Participants will learn the principles of risk management, hasard identification, and the process of assessing and controlling risks. This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, and managers who need a basic understanding of risk assessment to contribute to health and safety in their workplace.

Module 1: Introduction to Risk Assessment

– Objectives and Importance

  – Understanding the importance of risk assessment in workplace safety

  – Overview of legal requirements related to risk assessment

– Definitions and Concepts

  – Definitions of risk, hasard, and risk assessment

  – Importance of risk assessment in preventing accidents and injuries

Module 2: Legislation and Responsibilities

– Health and Safety Legislation

  – Overview of key health and safety legislation and regulations

  – Responsibilities of employers, employees, and supervisors in risk assessment

– Legal Requirements for Risk Assessment

  – Requirements for conducting risk assessments in various workplaces

  – Consequences of non-compliance with legal obligations

Module 3: Principles of Risk Management

– Hierarchy of Control Measures

  – Understanding the hierarchy of control (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment)

  – Applying control measures effectively to mitigate risks

– Risk Assessment Process

  – Steps involved in the risk assessment process (identification, evaluation, control, review)

  – Techniques for prioritising risks based on severity and likelihood

Module 4: Identifying Hasards

– Hasard Identification

  – Techniques for identifying common workplace hasards (e.g., slips, trips, falls, manual handling, chemical hasards)

  – Using hasard checklists and workplace inspections to identify hasards

Module 5: Assessing and Evaluating Risks

– Risk Assessment Methods

  – Qualitative and semi-quantitative risk assessment methods

  – Assessing risks associated with specific tasks, processes, or activities

– Risk Evaluation Criteria

  – Criteria for evaluating risks (likelihood, severity, exposure)

  – Determining the level of risk and prioritising actions

Module 6: Implementing Control Measures

– Selecting Control Measures

  – Choosing appropriate control measures based on risk assessment findings

  – Implementing controls to eliminate or reduce risks to an acceptable level

– Monitoring and Review

  – Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures

  – Regular review and update of risk assessments as necessary

Module 7: Recording and Reporting

– Documentation Requirements

  – Importance of documenting risk assessments and control measures

  – Format and content of risk assessment reports and records

– Communication of Findings

  – Communicating risk assessment findings to relevant stakeholders

  – Ensuring understanding and compliance with safety procedures

Module 8: Practical Exercises and Case Studies

– Practical Risk Assessment Exercises

  – Conducting risk assessments using case studies and scenarios

  – Applying risk assessment principles in practical exercises

– Case Studies

  – Analysis of real-life incidents and their impact on workplace safety

  – Learning from best practice examples and critical incidents

Module 9: Review and Improvement

– Reviewing Risk Assessments

  – Importance of reviewing risk assessments regularly

  – Updating risk assessments in response to changes in the workplace or new hasards

– Continuous Improvement

  – Strategies for continuous improvement in risk assessment practices

  – Learning from past incidents and implementing preventive measures

Module 10: Assessment and Certification

– Assessment Methods

  – Written assessment

  – Practical assessment and completion of risk assessment tasks

– Certification

  – Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Health and Safety Level 2 certificate in Risk Assessment