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Course Overview: Risk Assessment Training

Before diving into the course, let’s review what’s covered during the training. This course is organised into distinct categories, each featuring a series of videos. You can pause and rewatch any of the videos as needed. Our courses are regularly updated, so you will have access to new videos and content as they are released.

Course Structure and Support

Although this is an online course, if you have any questions, you can contact us by phone, email, or use our online chat facility available on our websites. You will work through the course videos sequentially, and now we will provide an overview of the course content.

Course Content Overview

Introduction to Risk Assessment

The first section introduces the concept of risk assessment, explaining its importance and how it helps in reducing accidents. You will learn about:

  • What constitutes a hazard
  • Causes of accidents
  • Lone worker emergency plans
  • The role of risk assessments

The Five Stages of Risk Assessment

This section covers the five stages of risk assessment in detail, ensuring you complete risk assessments to the highest standard.

Manual Handling Risk Assessment

One of the key categories within the course is manual handling risk assessment. This includes:

  • Assessing high and low risks
  • Evaluating individual moves
  • Controlling risks using the TILE method

The TILE method is explained in depth to help you understand its application in risk assessment.

Personal Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures

The final category addresses:

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Cost control measures
  • Maintaining controlled risks
  • Emergency procedures

These elements are essential for minimising potential risks and ensuring safety in the workplace.