Between 2016 and 2017 alone there were 609,000 workplace injuries, which is why it’s more vital than ever to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of your staff by training them in how to perform risk assessments. Workplace injuries cost employers millions of pounds a year in staff absences. On this Risk Assessment training course, learners will be taught what risk assessment is, legal responsibilities, how to conduct an effective risk assessment, the Heinrich Birds Accident Triangle, and how to regularly review risk assessments.

The aim of this Risk Assessment course is to greater increase your knowledge of risk assessments and how to conduct one, as well as the relevant legislation.

The key points covered in this course are:

• Defining risk and risk assessments
• Legislation
• Heinrich Bird’s Accident Triangle (1969)
• Conducting risk assessment
• Vulnerable people

Course Overview

The purpose of the course is to raise your awareness of young people who may be vulnerable due to their age, relative inexperience, past abusive experiences or current situations. The course emphasise the significance of responding correctly and consistently to vulnerable young people to prevent harm and ensure that, where harm has already transpired, they are supported and aided. This course provides a thorough understanding on safeguarding young people to anyone who comes into contact with young people in their work or voluntary activity.

This course comprehensively covers:

• Recognise who may be vulnerable.
• Understand the signs and indicators of abuse.
• Comprehend what to do if a young person discloses abuse to you.
• Ascertain about recording and reporting procedures.
• Know good practice guidelines.

Key features and benefits

• Level 2 course (as graded against the nationally accepted levels)
• 70% pass mark.
• Additional resources for further learning and printable modules for future reference.