Workplace Safety Essentials
Introduction to Risk Assessment
A practical introduction to risk assessment covering hazard identification, legislation and risk evaluation, giving learners the grounding to understand and complete workplace risk assessments confidently
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Buy for yourself or your team
- IIRSM
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 90 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: employees and managers involved in workplace risk assessment
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Eight online module assessments, 70% required
Who This Course Is For
This course suits anyone who needs a working understanding of risk assessment principles and practice.
- Employees who need to understand how risk assessments affect their daily work
- Supervisors and managers responsible for identifying workplace hazards
- Anyone new to health and safety who needs a grounding in risk assessment basics
Course Content
The complete supplier syllabus is shown below, with the assessment threshold for every module.
- The Basics — Start with the purpose, language and value of risk assessment.
- Legislation, Regulation and Civil Law — Place risk assessment within its legal and regulatory context.
- Strategy - Options and Elements — Understand the main components of a workable assessment strategy.
- Identifying Hazards — Use a systematic process to find what could cause harm.
- Who Might Be Harmed and Evaluating the Risks — Consider affected people and begin judging the level of risk.
- Evaluating Risk - The Practicalities — Apply risk evaluation to realistic workplace decisions.
- Recording and Reviewing — Document findings clearly and keep assessments relevant over time.
- Management and Responsibilities — Clarify what employers, managers and employees are expected to do.
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the basics of risk assessment, relevant legislation, hazard identification, evaluating risk, recording and reviewing assessments, and the responsibilities of employers and employees.
Is a pass mark required for each module?
Yes, each of the eight modules requires a 70% pass mark.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 90 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Eight online module assessments, 70% required. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
