Risk Assessment Training
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Risk Assessment Training
Duration 2 hours
Last audited 30th June 2025
For me
For teams
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100% online training
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Start when you like
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Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
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Instant assessment and result
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
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Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)
£31 +VAT
include vat
Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
This Risk Assessment training course is designed to help businesses comply with the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 by explaining how to complete a suitable and sufficient workplace risk assessment. Risk assessments are a legal requirement for all types of workplaces.
The course helps you to understand each of the key steps of a risk assessment, including how to identify risks, manage hazards and determine the likelihood of harm, so that you are confident in carrying out a risk assessment in your own premises.
100% online training
Access anywhere
Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
Legally accurate in line with any guidance changes that have resulted from Brexit legislation - including any revisions to deadlines
Written in compliance with UK legislation and guidance
Developed by health and safety professionals
Accredited by CPD, assured by RoSPA and approved by IIRSM
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
Bigger orders = bigger discounts
Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.
10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, learners will:
- Understand why carrying out a risk assessment is essential for improving health and safety.
- Understand the types of injuries and ill-health that occur as a result of failing to manage health and safety.
- Have an awareness of the legal responsibilities placed on employers and employees when carrying out risk assessments.
- Understand each of the five key steps of the risk assessment process.
Training you can trust
City & Guilds Assured
Thoroughly reviewed independently by City & Guilds learning and development experts, this course is approved as City & Guilds Assured. High Speed Training is the first e-learning provider to have online courses awarded City & Guilds Assured status.
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
Approved by IIRSM
Additionally, this course has been independently recognised by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management as meeting the standards of its Training Approval Scheme.
Recommended renewal:
1 year
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: Introduction to Risk Assessment
Why are risk assessments important?, what is a risk assessment?, the meaning of reasonably practicable, the general principles of prevention, further key definitions and phrases, who should carry out a risk assessment?, and recording risk assessments.
Module 2: Legal Responsibilities
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, further regulations, guidance on legal requirements, and legal enforcement.
Module 3: Carrying Out Effective Risk Assessments
Hazard and risk, step one: identify the hazards, step two: decide who might be harmed and how, step three: evaluate the risks, and step four: record the significant findings.
Module 4: The Hierarchy of Control
The hierarchy of control, elimination, substitution, controlling the risks, maintenance and inspection of engineering controls, administrative controls, safe systems of work, instruction, training and information, and personal protection.
Module 5: Regularly Reviewing Risk Assessments
The importance of regular risk assessment reviews, step five: review and update the risk assessment, the review process, and informing employees and contractors.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 15 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so that you’ll instantly know whether you passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This online risk assessment training is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for carrying out a risk assessment of their workplace. The person who carries out the risk assessment is named the ‘competent person’ and this can be the business owner, a manager, a supervisor or anyone else within the business who has sufficient training, skills, experience and knowledge to be able to carry out the risk assessment process safely and effectively.
This Risk Assessment course is suitable for all industries, workplace environments and premises and ensures that your company complies with the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999.
Written by experts
In partnership with
Anne Mallory
Founder and Director of Mallory Health and Safety Consultants Ltd
Anne Mallory has worked in the health and safety sphere for over 25 years. As a founder and Director of Mallory Health and Safety Consultants Ltd, she has undertaken roles in the health and safety world including construction, decommissioning projects,emergency arrangements and business continuity planning in high hazard industries such as civil nuclear sites.
She is a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, a former Council Member and Fellow of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, a Member of the Emergency Planning Society, a Member of the Institute of Safety in Technology and Research and a Senior Construction Manager through the Construction Skills Certification Scheme.
Anne holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biology from the University of London and a M.Sc. in Ecotoxicology and Pollution Monitoring from the University of Luton as well as a British Safety Council Diploma in Safety Management.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
