CIEH Level 2 Award Principles of Risk Assessment - Health & Safety Training

Course Description
Employers and the self employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks. Anyone carrying out a risk assessment needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills.

The main purpose of this course is to enable learners to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. This qualification will therefore give all employees the ability to contribute to the process and act always to protect their own health and safety and that of others.

Course Content

• Main causes of accidents and ill health, and their implications for people in the workplace
• Legal requirements for risk assessment
• Principles of risk assessment including:
  • hazards, risks and control measures
  • the five steps to risk assessment
  • the hierarchy of control
  • risk assessment review and record keeping

Who is it For?
This course is designed for all employees.