This Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning course is aimed at employees undertaking risk assessment obligations within their professional capacity, giving them an understanding of what a risk assessment is, how to complete them and what is their legal obligations to fellow employees.

Risk assessment is a systematic method of looking at work activities, and considering the things that could cause significant harm to people, property or the environment.

The most important purpose of risk assessments is to help prevent accidents and ensure the safety of employees and anyone affected by workplace activities.

At the end of this online Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning course, candidates will have an understanding of what a risk assessment is and how to complete one. To achieve this, the online Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning Course will define important terms, provide some basic background information to explain how important risk assessments are and discuss some of the legislation that applies.

The online Introduction to Risk Assessment course  will then go on to provide practical advice on how to identify hazards and analyse risk before finishing off by explaining the responsibilities of both employers and employees with regards to risk assessment. * Approved by leading industry body IIRSM. Duration 90 mins *