Writing Risk Assessments
Workplace risk assessments are essential for safety, helping protect employees, contractors, visitors and others from harm.
Course Length: 1/2 Day
Course Overview
This course provides a clear introduction to risk assessment writing and shows learners how to identify hazards, assess risk and use a risk matrix to support decision making. Learners will understand key terms such as hazard, hazardous event, risk, likelihood and consequence, while gaining the confidence to record suitable and sufficient findings using a simple risk assessment template.
The course helps businesses manage risk effectively, meet their legal duties under health and safety law and strengthen workplace safety standards.Learning Outcomes
- Definitions of hazard and risk
- Regulatory overview and legal duties
- Definitions
- Principles of prevention
- 5 Steps to Risk Assessment
- Quantitative and qualitative assessment
- Recording of significant findings
- Method statement development
- Effective communication
- Control systems & monitoring
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, business owners, health and safety representatives and anyone responsible for completing or reviewing workplace risk assessments.FAQ's
Yes, learners are introduced to a simple risk assessment template to help them record findings clearly and apply the process in their own workplace.
Yes, if you employ five or more people, you must record the significant findings of your risk assessments. Smaller businesses are still strongly encouraged to keep written records as good practice.
At AM Training Specialists Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical training that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to apply their skills in the workplace. Our experienced instructors bring real-world industry expertise to every course, ensuring training is relevant, interactive, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. Whether you are developing new skills or refreshing existing knowledge, our training is designed to help individuals and organisations improve safety, competence, and performance.
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