Risk Assessment

This Risk Assessment eLearning course provides essential training on the core principles and processes of risk assessment in the workplace. Learners will understand what a risk assessment is, why it is carried out, and how to identify hazards, evaluate risks and determine appropriate control measures to protect people and property. The course covers the step-by-step approach to completing a basic risk assessment and emphasises practical application in a range of work environments to support safer decision-making and compliance with health and safety expectations.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the Risk Assessment course are to:

• Introduce the fundamentals of risk assessment and why it is a key aspect of workplace health and safety
• Explain how to identify hazards that can cause harm in work activities and environments
• Clarify how to assess and evaluate risks by considering likelihood and severity
• Provide guidance on selecting appropriate control measures that reduce risk to an acceptable level
• Encourage the application of risk assessment techniques to everyday tasks and situations

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 20-minute awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Define what a risk assessment is and explain its purpose in managing workplace safety
• Identify common hazards in work activities and environments
• Assess risk levels by considering the likelihood of harm and the severity of potential consequences
• Determine and recommend appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate identified risks
• Apply a basic risk assessment process in practical workplace scenarios to support safer outcomes