Risk Assessment Awareness

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Risk Assessment training course, learners should know and understand the following:

• Defining risk and risk assessments
• Learn the meaning of risk and risk assessment
• Legislation
• Understand the relevant legislation such as Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Heinrich Bird’s Accident Triangle (1969)
• Learn the Heinrich Bird’s Accident Triangle (1969)
• Conducting risk assessment
• Learn how to conduct an effective risk assessment

Frequently asked questions

Please see our most common questions regarding risk assessments. If you have any more questions, get in touch and we will be happy to help!

What is a risk assessment?

A risk assessment is a process or an examination of identifying hazards that exist or could appear in the workplace, how they could cause harm to employees and visitors, and the steps to minimise harm.

Our Risk Assessment course will cover what a risk assessment is in more detail, along with how to conduct one. Enrol your staff today by sending us a message or giving us a call.

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

The purpose of a risk assessment is to evaluate the hazards and to remove or minimise the level of its risk by adding controlled measures. The aim is to create a safer and healthier workplace.

What is a risk assessment in health and social care?

A risk assessment in health and social care is identifying what could cause harm to people and how to enable precautions to help prevent injury and ill-health. It should also assess the behaviour of the individual receiving care, to ensure they are not violent or deemed high risk.

Why is a risk assessment important?

Risk assessments are important because they improve the health and safety of the workplace. They create an awareness of potential hazards and risks, who may be at risk, and what measures need to be taken to prevent these from happening. It ultimately ensures the safeguarding and wellbeing of your staff and visitors.

Is a risk assessment a legal requirement?

Yes, a risk assessment is a legal requirement. The law states that a risk assessment must be ‘suitable and sufficient’.

Our online Risk Assessment course will teach your staff how to conduct an effective risk assessment. Keep your business compliant with the law and enroll today.

Delivery Methods

Our Risk Assessment courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want 

• Track staff progress 

• Study anywhere you want on any device

Get Certified

Just follow these four simple steps, sit back, relax and let us do the hard work for you and your team.

1.Book A Course Book this online Risk Assessment Awareness course by calling us or sending us a message.

2. Login Once everything has been booked, you will receive login details for you and your staff.

3. Complete Course Complete the online Risk Assessment Awareness training course you purchased in the delivery method you chose.

4. Become Certified Great! Now you’re certified and can download the Risk Assessment Awareness certificate from the portal.

Great! Now that you’re certified, you can download the Risk Assessment Awareness certificate from the portal or request a certificate, and we will email it to you in PDF form.