This course is designed to provide delegates with practical knowledge to:
• Identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks
• Implement effective control measures to reduce risk
• Understand legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Support a positive safety culture through consistent risk management
By the end of the training, delegates will be able to:
• Identify hazards in the workplace and assess the associated risks
• Implement appropriate control measures to prevent accidents and ill health
• Understand the legal requirements for risk assessments in the UK
• Develop, review, and maintain effective risk assessments
• Engage staff in safe working practices and promote awareness of hazards
• Contribute to a proactive, risk-aware safety culture within the organisation
• Managers, supervisors, and team leaders responsible for staff safety
• Health and Safety officers and coordinators
• Employees involved in operational risk management
• Anyone seeking to gain a clear and practical understanding of risk assessment principles
Theory & Practical Learning:
1. Understanding hazards, risks, and control measures
2. Legal duties and responsibilities for risk management
3. Steps in conducting effective risk assessments
4. Identifying common workplace hazards across different environments
5. Practical techniques for evaluating risk severity and likelihood
6. Developing and implementing control measures
7. Recording, reviewing, and monitoring risk assessments
8. Promoting staff engagement and safe behaviours through risk assessment
9. Using risk assessment to drive a positive safety culture
• Delegates complete practical exercises and scenario-based activities to demonstrate understanding
• Successful participants receive a Certificate of Attendance from Alban Safety
Health & Safety and Fire Safety
Consultancy and Training
