Introduction to Risk Assessment

This interactive 90* minutes interactive online session allows the delegate to work at their own pace.  The course is broken down into modules consisting of short videos followed by multiple choice questions. 

At the end of this course, you 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 too 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. 

* The duration of the course is based on the duration of video content and does allow for time to consider any questions. 

Suitable Audience

Members of staff and council members responsible for health and safety. This session will provide basic background information about the importance of risk assessments, and the legislation that applies.  Providing practical advice on how to identify and analyse risk and explaining the responsibilities of both employer and employee.  

Course Modules

The Modules for the Introduction to Risk Assessment course are:

Module 1 - The Basics

Module 2 - Legislation, Regulation and Civil Law

Module 3 - Strategy - Options and Elements 

Module 4 - Identifying Hazards

Module 5 - Who Might be Harmed and Evaluating Risks

Module 6 - Evaluating Risk - The Practicalities 

Module 7 - Recording and Reviewing 

Module 8 - Management and Responsibilities

Leaders

2024/25 Prices 

*The Berkshire ALC Executive are currently paying training costs on the behalf of their Member Councils, but should the Member Council cancel their session within 14 days of the course date, all costs will be charged to the Member Council for payment.