NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work

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Introduction

The NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work is a renowned qualification that prepares individuals to assess and control risks in their workplaces. This one-day, or 8-hour introductory level qualification, is based on the Health and Safety Executive’s approach to controlling risks caused by workplace hazards. The course aims to upskill your teams so that they carry out risk assessments in the right way and to the required standard. The acquisition of these risk assessment qualifications can significantly enhance your organization’s resilience and ability to manage unforeseen events.

Who the course is for?

Anyone responsible for managing workplace health and safety risks and carrying out risk assessments, including Managers, Supervisors, HSE Champions and HSE representatives. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Why this course?

Benefits for Learners: This course was developed in partnership by NEBOSH and the UK’s health and safety regulatory body, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). You will learn how to:

Identify hazards and refer to the appropriate resources for help.
Assess risks in low to medium risk premises.
Evaluate risk in a proportionate and sensible manner. X Identify suitable control measures.

Benefits for Employers: The NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risk and Risk Assessment at Work will enable you to:

Operate in line with the latest risk management guidelines and regulations.
Stay on top of the latest risk management approach with valuable in-house expertise.
Ensure your team is working appropriately and to a universally accepted standard.
Create a safe and healthy work environment.

Course outline

RAW1 – Element 1 Why manage health and safety risks
RAW1 – Element 2 Managing risk
RAW1 – Element 3 Managing risk – sources of information

Detailed Course Syllabus

Element 1: Why Manage Health and Safety Risks

1.1 Basic definitions

Reasons for managing health and safety risks
The management of health and safety as an enabler for workplace activities and the proportionate reduction of risk

1.2 An introduction to the steps for managing risk

Element 2: Managing risk: identification, understanding and control

2.1 Identifying and understanding the risks

In assessing the risks, deciding on the following: Who might be harmed and how

- What is already being done to control the risks
- What further action is needed to control the risks
- Who needs to carry out the identified action
- When must the action be completed

In controlling the risk

Record any significant findings

The controls put in place must be reviewed to make sure they are working.

2.2 What ensures a risk assessment is suitable and sufficient

Application of risk assessment for specific types of risk and special cases

2.3 Distinction between prevention and mitigation and risk control principles

Element 3

3.1 Sources of information that can be used to identify hazards

Assessment

A practical assessment is completed at the end of the course. You will be asked to watch a video of a real workplace and complete a risk assessment to identify how you would manage and prioritize.