Level 2 Award in the Principles of Risk Assessment

Risk Assessments are the key element of effective Health and Safety management. Generic and specialised assessments are required by a number of regulations. This course aims to provide the skills and knowledge to allow delegates to achieve competency in this process.

Course objectives/key benefits:

On completion, delegates will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of risk assessment
• Confirm the stages of the risk assessment process
• Explain the hierarchy of control
• Describe risk assessment review & record keeping

Who the course is aimed at:

• Managers
• Health and Safety reps
• Staff with responsibility for risk assessment

Course content:

• What is risk assessment?
• Legal Standards
• The risk assessment process
• Carrying out risk assessment
• The hierarchy of control review & record keeping

Course tutor:

Lesley Bojko

Training method:

• Lecture and workshop
• Multiple choice test leading to the award

Course outcome/qualification:

• Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Award in the Principles of Risk Assessment

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

None required.

Recommended follow-up course:

IOSH Managing Safely