Risk Assessment Awareness Online Training

Risk Assessment Awareness Online Training Level 2 Course Outline (UK)

1. Introduction to Risk and Risk Assessments

   • What risk is and why it matters
   • What risk assessments are for
   • Different types of risks in various places

2. Laws and Rules

   • Key UK laws on risk assessment (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)
   • What employers and employees must do
   • The role of regulatory bodies and enforcement

3. Heinrich Bird’s Accident Triangle (1969)

   • What Heinrich’s Accident Triangle is and why it matters
   • Its history and impact on safety today
   • Using this model to predict and prevent accidents

4. Doing a Risk Assessment

   • Steps to perform a risk assessment
   • Finding hazards and evaluating risks
   • Recording findings and putting controls in place
   • Reviewing and updating risk assessments

5. Special Considerations for Vulnerable People

   • Identifying vulnerable workers (e.g., young workers, pregnant women, people with disabilities)
   • Adjustments and best practices for their safety
   • Legal obligations for their safety

6. Practical Application and Case Studies

   • Real-world examples of risk assessments in different jobs
   • Exercises to practice risk assessments
   • Group talks on hazards and control measures

7. Summary and Assessment

   • Recap of main points
   • Q&A session for clarity and deeper understanding
   • Final test to check understanding

8. Certification and Next Steps

   • How to get your certificate after finishing the course
   • Further training and ongoing professional development
   • Resources and support for ongoing risk management

This course helps you understand risk assessment principles and practices.

You’ll learn to identify, evaluate, and manage risks at work.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this Risk Assessment Awareness Online Training Level 2, participants will be able to:

1. Explain what risk and risk assessment mean at work.
2. Identify UK laws about risk assessment.
3. Explain Heinrich Bird’s Accident Triangle and what it means.
4. Do a five-step risk assessment.
5. Recognise and address the needs of vulnerable people in risk assessments.
6. Use risk assessment principles in real work situations.
7. Find hazards and suggest control measures.
8. Write, review, and update risk assessments.
9. Help make the workplace safer through good risk management.
10. Understand why ongoing risk assessment is important for workplace safety.

Frequently Asked Questions for Risk Assessment e-Learning Course

When will I get my certificate?

Once you have successfully passed the risk assessment online training course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

The training is CPD approved.

Why do Online Risk Assessment Training?

1. Fewer accidents and injuries: Keep workers safe and make the workplace safer.
2. Better worker morale: Show you care about your workers’ health and build a strong safety culture.
3. Smoother operations: Prevent accidents and incidents that could disrupt work.
4. Compliance: Follow health and safety rules to avoid trouble.
5. Good reputation: Show you take safety seriously and attract good people to your team.
6. Flexibility: Online training lets you plan your study time and fit it around other commitments.
7. Certificate: This training is CPD approved, so you earn a certificate accepted by most organisations.

For our Face-to-Face Risk Assessment Training, check our course search page.

What does the risk assessment training online covers:

The training on risk assessment covers:

1. Health and safety laws: Know the rules that cover risk assessment in your area.
2. Ways to control risks: Use elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE to lower risks.
3. Spotting hazards: Learn different ways to find possible dangers depending on where you work.
4. How to assess risks: Understand a clear method to judge how likely and how bad harm from hazards might be.
5. Strategies for control: Find effective ways to get rid of, reduce, or lessen the impact of risks you find.
6. Dealing with incidents: Learn the right steps for reporting and investigating accidents at work.
7. Keeping records for risk assessment: Understand the best ways to note down what you find and keep good records.

How long is risk assessment training valid for?

Risk assessment training doesn’t have a set end date.

But it’s good to refresh it every 2-3 years to stay updated with new rules and best practices. Some jobs or industries might need you to renew it sooner.

Are risk assessments a legal requirement in the UK?

Yes, in the UK, risk assessments are required by law.

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 says all employers and self-employed people must do risk assessments.

If a business has five or more employees, they must write down the main findings.

What is the Level 2 risk assessment course?

A Level 2 risk assessment course is a mid-level training that teaches more detailed skills than a basic course.

It covers legal rules, finding hazards, judging risks, control measures, and how to do and record risk assessments.

What are Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 risks?

These terms can differ, but generally:

• Level 1 risks: Low risks that are unlikely to cause harm and are easy to control.
• Level 2 risks: Medium risks that could cause harm and need careful management.
• Level 3 risks: High risks that could cause serious harm and need immediate and strong controls.

Risk levels can change depending on the method used by a company or industry.

How can I purchase in bulk?

We have a few options depending on the volume you wish to purchase.

The quickest and easiest way is to buy online using one of our bulk deal offers. Links are below.

Alternatively, you can call us on 01782 563333 or email enquiries@caringforcare.co.uk

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