Risk Assessment
Course Overview
All managers or supervisors are responsible for safety in their offices. A key method of ensuring safety is to undertake risk assessments of work environments and activities, and this module outlines the process involved in doing so. On completion of the module, learners will be aware of why risk assessments are important, know the definitions of hazards and risks, and know the seven key steps to risk assessment. Issues covered include:
- hazard identification
- risk evaluation
- identification and implementation of control measures
- communication
- monitoring and review of risk assessments
This module is structured into a number of learning activities which are supported by graphics and animations. Throughout the course learners are presented with questions to which they are asked to type their answers and print, before revealing their model answer.
Course Details
Lesson Plan
- Introduction and Background
- The Risk Assessment Process
- Hazards and Risks - The 7 Steps
Target Audience
Any employees who have a responsibility for undertaking risk assessments on their organisation's premises or activities.Duration
It is estimated that this module will take approximately 2 hours to complete (depending on learning speed). As an e-learning module you can complete this training in convenient stages and revisit whenever you wish. The system will record your progress throughout.Certification
On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.CPD Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelinesEntry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this courseWhat our customers have said
System easy to use 08/04/2011 MVIts easier to access on line training at work than having to travel to a course, you also can digest the information you receive at your own pace. 16/03/2011 MC
It was simple to understand 12/03/2011 AH
Found it very good as i didn't have to travel so cut down on the cost. thank you 07/03/2011 LN
Cost and Discounts
£30+ VAT - This cost is for a single user.
Discounts are available for multiple users (10 or more) for more information please contact info@healthcareea.co.uk, or telephone Sales on 01943 885089.
How it Works
The information below is specific to this particular course. If you would like a more general guide to how our purchasing and learning works please visit the Four Easy Steps page which should tell you all you need to know.
Alternatively: if you have a specific question or concern why not contact us directly?
What
This is an online course, all the training will be taken through your browser window. There will be no face-to-face sessions with instructors nor will you receive any training material through the post. If you wish you may print out any page of the training material, and may also print the notes you took during the training.
You can also revisit the training material at any time, even after you have completed the course.
How
The material for this course has been broken down into several smaller lessons, each lesson dealing with a specific area of the overall subject.
The lesson consists of a series of pages in which an instructor will talk you through the lesson material at a pace that suits you. Pages may also include supporting pictures, graphs, animation or extra sounds to help with the learning where appropriate. Some lessons will include challenges/quizzes to help you keep in touch and interested in the material.
Lessons can be taken in any order and each lesson may be PAUSED and RESUMED at any stage. When all lessons in the course have been completed our system will realise and automatically record that you have successfully completed the course
When
This course is delivered fully online allowing you to learn at your own pace, however an average duration would be 2 hours.
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