Principles of Risk Assessment

Understand why risk  assessments are necessary for maintaining and improving standards of health and safety at work the principles of risk assessment

This training is suitable for:

• Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and staff members.

What does it cover

• Key terms associated with risk assessment in the context of health and safety at work

• Employer’s duties in relation to risk assessment
  The main causes of work-related fatalities, injuries and ill health
  The costs of work-related accidents and ill-health
  The role of risk assessment in the prevention of accidents and ill health

• The requirements for risk assessment
  The process for undertaking a risk assessment
  The use of the hierarchy of control
  simple risk evaluation

How long does it take?

• 1 day

How is it delivered

We have multiple options of delivery for this course. 

• Classroom based

• Virtual class room 

• Blended (in person and virtual classroom)

This course can be delivered "in house" at your premise or you can attend one of our public courses.

Course cost

• In house courses start at £695 +VAT