By the end of this training course, you will have gained the knowledge, skills and capabilities to lead risk assessment initiatives in the workplace, creating a safer, more compliant, and ultimately more productive work environment for everyone involved.

Key Objectives & Learning Outcomes

• Understanding Legislation: To familiarise you with key regulatory frameworks such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR 1995, and other relevant regulations, thereby aiding your company in avoiding legal repercussions.

• Identification of Hazards: To teach methods and tools for identifying various types of hazards in your workplace, be it physical, chemical, ergonomic, or psychosocial.

• Evaluation of Risks: To train you in the systematic evaluation of the risks associated with identified hazards, and how to prioritise them for action.

• Implementing Control Measures: To provide strategies for implementing effective control measures that minimise risks and protect both staff and assets.

• Record-Keeping and Documentation: To guide you on how to properly document risk assessments, incidents, and corrective actions as mandated under UK law.

• Periodic Review and Update: To underscore the importance of regularly reviewing and updating risk assessments in response to changes in the workplace or legislative landscape.

• Stakeholder Involvement: To stress the importance of involving employees and other stakeholders in the risk assessment process as a means of fostering a comprehensive and inclusive safety culture.