Introduction to Risk Assessment

Introduction to Risk Assessment

Introduction to Risk Assessment

9 Lessons

1 hour 31 mins

Complexity : Easy

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Introduction to Risk Assessment: Learn the fundamentals of risk assessment, its definition, and importance in this introductory session, laying the groundwork for efficient risk management.

Identifying Risks Simplified: Streamline the process of identifying potential threats, understanding how to recognize and evaluate risks in your environment, and acquire the basic knowledge and skills necessary for thorough risk assessment.

Understanding Risk Factors: Explore in-depth the variables that influence risk, including probability and consequences, to make informed decisions in risk assessment and management.

Risk Assessment Simplified: Deconstruct the risk assessment process, guiding you through a systematic approach to prioritize and assign values to risks, ensuring wise decision-making in the face of potential risks.

Mitigating Risks: Learn practical risk reduction strategies, introducing low-tech, high-impact risk control methods, and how to create action plans to enhance security and reduce the impact of threats.

Lessons

Brief Description of Introduction to Risk Assessment
Easy
2 mins

The "Introduction to Risk Assessment" course provides participants with fundamental knowledge and skills in assessing and managing risks within various contexts, such as workplaces or projects.
Module 1: The Basics
Easy
12 mins

This course introduces risk assessments, their importance, and execution. It covers the UK workplace deaths and injuries, their benefits and risks, and the impact of legislation, regulation, civil law, and codes of practice.
Module 2: Legislation, Regulation and Civil Law
Easy
12 mins

Module 2 covers risk assessment-related UK legislation, regulation, and civil law. Key terms in these rules include right for purpose, should, must, and absolute duty to practicable.
Module 3: Strategy - Options and Elements
Easy
13 mins

This online training module focuses on strategic risk assessment options and elements. Four primary risk management strategies can be used for every risk: avoidance, transfer reduction, and acceptance.
Module 4: Identifying Hazards
Easy
8 mins

Module 4 focuses on the five-step risk assessment process, which involves identifying job hazards, determining how to handle risks, recording results, and regularly checking them.
Module 5: Who Might Be Harmed and Evaluating the Risks
Easy
13 mins

Module 5 covers the five-step risk assessment process, focusing on identifying potential hazards and evaluating risks. It emphasizes the importance of considering employees, contractors, and visitors, as well as those with special needs.
Module 6: Evaluating Risk - The Practicalities
Easy
13 mins

Module six discusses risk evaluation practicalities, focusing on assigning risk levels based on frequency and length of exposure. Hazard severity and likelihood are determined using workplace-relevant values.
Module 7: Recording and Reviewing
Easy
11 mins

Module 7 covers risk assessment recording and review stages four and five. Step four involves recording significant findings, including hazards, potential harm, and risk mitigation measures.
Module 8: Management and Responsibilities
Easy
7 mins

Module 8 discusses risk assessment management and responsibilities, emphasizing the responsibility of the employer or fire department. The responsible person ensures worker safety, organizes the process.