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Health and Safety Directorate

Beginners Guide to Risk Assessments - HS007

Course Summary 
This course will teach you the principles of risk assessment, helping you to gain an understanding of the reasons for completing a risk assessment and the process for doing this. 

Duration 
1-hour. 

Delivery 
This is a self-directed online course. 

Delegates  
It is recommended that this course is completed by anyone who is required to complete and / or sign off risk assessments. 

Summary Outcome / Content 

A range of subjects are covered including: 

  • Understanding why we need to complete risk assessments. 
  • Understanding the five steps of risk assessment. 
  • How to identify hazards 
  • How to identify those who could be harmed and how 
  • How to control risk 
  • How to record your risk assessment 
  • When to review your risk assessment 
  • Recognising the importance of planning and the need for review. 

A completion certificate can be downloaded once the learner has gained an 80% pass mark in the learner understanding quiz.  

 

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