“Don’t Guess the Risk—Assess It.”

Risk Assessment Training

Risk Assessment Training

This Risk Assessment training course is designed to help you meet your legal duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 by guiding you through the process of conducting a suitable and sufficient workplace risk assessment.

Whether you’re in an office, warehouse, construction site, or retail environment, risk assessments are a legal requirement—and essential for creating a safer workplace.

This course breaks down each step of the assessment process, helping you:

• Identify potential hazards

• Evaluate risks and their likelihood

• Implement effective control measures

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Understand why carrying out a risk assessment is essential for improving health and safety.

  • Understand the types of injuries and ill-health that occur as a result of failing to manage health and safety.

  • Have an awareness of the legal responsibilities placed on employers and employees when carrying out risk assessments.

  • Understand each of the five key steps of the risk assessment process.

  • Feel confident carrying out suitable and sufficient risk assessments of their workplace and work activities.

How it works….

On the course

At a glance…

6 - 12 delegates

Half day course

No qualifications or PPE required

This training course is delivered on-site at your location or at a training centre location and typically lasts half a day, No formal qualifications are needed to attend, making it accessible to all experience levels. Group sizes are kept small, usually between 6–12 delegates, to ensure focused, hands-on learning. Delegates are not required to bring any PPE for this training course

Module 1: Introduction to Risk Assessment

This module introduces the fundamentals of risk assessment and explains why it’s a critical part of workplace safety. Learners will explore what a risk assessment involves, the concept of “reasonably practicable”, and the general principles of prevention. It also covers key definitions, who is responsible for carrying out assessments, and the importance of recording and documenting findings properly.

Module 2: Legal Responsibilities

This module outlines the legal framework surrounding risk assessment, focusing on key legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. It also highlights supporting regulations, provides practical guidance on legal duties, and explains how compliance is monitored and enforced by regulatory bodies.

Module 3: Carrying Out Effective Risk Assessments

This module guides learners through the key steps of conducting a thorough risk assessment. It explains the difference between a hazard and a risk, then walks through the process:

1. Identifying hazards

2. Determining who may be harmed and how

3. Evaluating the level of risk and selecting controls

4. Recording significant findings

By the end of this module, learners will understand how to assess risks methodically and document their findings effectively.

Module 4: The Hierarchy of Control

This module introduces the hierarchy of control, a structured approach to reducing risk in the workplace. Learners will explore each level of control—starting with elimination and substitution, through to engineering controls, administrative measures, and personal protective equipment (PPE). It also highlights the importance of ongoing maintenance, safe systems of work, and ensuring effective training, instruction, and communication to support long-term risk reduction.

Module 5: Reviewing and Updating Risk Assessments

This module highlights the importance of regularly reviewing risk assessments to ensure they remain accurate and effective. It focuses on Step Five: Review and Update, explaining when and how reviews should take place, what the review process involves, and the need to communicate changes to employees and contractors to maintain a safe working environment.

At the end of the course, learners will complete a theory-based assessment to evaluate their understanding of risk assessment principles and legal responsibilities.

The assessment includes multiple-choice questions covering:

• The purpose and importance of risk assessments

• Legal duties under key health and safety regulations

• The five steps of conducting a risk assessment

• The hierarchy of control and risk management strategies

• Review procedures and the importance of ongoing updates

This assessment is designed to reinforce learning and ensure each participant can confidently apply risk assessment practices in their own work environment. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Certificate of Risk Assessment Training, demonstrating their competence and commitment to workplace safety.

Assessment