Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

The Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to recognise workplace hazards and evaluate their associated risks. Proper hazard management is essential for protecting employees and preventing accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses.

Learners will examine established hazard-identification and risk-assessment principles, conduct structured assessments, evaluate potential threats, and select suitable control measures. Practical examples and interactive activities help learners make informed workplace safety decisions.

1. Explain the purpose of hazard identification and risk assessment
2. Recognise relevant legal and regulatory requirements
3. Apply suitable hazard-recognition and analysis methods
4. Conduct structured workplace risk assessments
5. Evaluate and prioritise identified risks
6. Select controls using the hierarchy of controls
7. Prepare practical risk-management plans
8. Use appropriate safety information and data sources
9. Document and communicate assessment findings clearly
10. Review and update risk-assessment processes regularly

• Health and safety professionals
• Safety managers and officers
• Workplace supervisors and managers
• Occupational health practitioners
• Engineers and technicians responsible for workplace safety
• Individuals seeking stronger hazard-identification and risk-assessment skills

This course is suitable for anyone responsible for recognising hazards, evaluating workplace risks, and implementing appropriate control measures.

1. Build a clear understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment.
2. Become familiar with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
3. Recognise potential hazards across different industries and working environments.
4. Use reliable techniques to complete detailed risk assessments.
5. Assess the severity and likelihood of identified hazards.
6. Prioritise risks and select appropriate control strategies.
7. Create risk-management plans that reduce workplace exposure.
8. Use reliable safety data and information during assessments.
9. Record and communicate findings clearly to relevant stakeholders.
10. Maintain assessment accuracy through regular reviews and updates.

Learners may take the course assessment after studying the learning materials and passing the module quizzes. Multiple-choice questions selected from an extensive question bank are used to evaluate their understanding.

Assessment pattern:

• The open-book assessment must be completed within two hours.
• A minimum score of 65% is required to pass.
• Learners who do not pass may attempt the assessment again.
• No more than three attempts are allowed within a 48-hour period.
• After the third attempt, learners must wait 48 hours before another attempt.
• A successful assessment cannot be repeated solely to obtain a higher score.
• No separate programme examination is currently offered; all required course assessments must be passed.