Risk Assessment Training Online - RoSPA & CPD Certified

Risk assessment training teaches employees and managers how to identify hazards in the workplace, evaluate the level of risk, and put suitable control measures in place to prevent harm. It covers the practical steps involved in carrying out a workplace risk assessment and explains the legal framework that makes risk assessment a requirement for all UK employers. This is awareness-level training — it gives learners the knowledge and confidence to carry out or contribute to basic risk assessments, not to become specialist health and safety consultants.

Yes. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require every employer to carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments of workplace activities. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a general duty on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees. Providing training so that staff understand how to identify hazards and assess risks is a fundamental part of meeting these duties. The HSE expects employers to ensure that anyone involved in risk assessment has received adequate training.

The HSE recommends a straightforward five-step approach: (1) Identify the hazards — look at what in the workplace could cause harm. (2) Decide who might be harmed and how — consider employees, visitors, contractors, and members of the public. (3) Evaluate the risks and decide on control measures — assess how likely harm is, how serious it could be, and what precautions are needed. (4) Record your findings — document the hazards, the risks, and the controls in place. (5) Review and update — risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and updated when circumstances change. This course covers all five steps in detail with practical guidance and examples.

Yes. This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the CPD Certification Service. The content has been independently reviewed and meets recognised standards for structured professional development. The dual accreditation provides strong, credible evidence of training for employers, auditors, insurers, and enforcement bodies.

Anyone involved in identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks, or implementing control measures should complete this training. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, health and safety representatives, and general employees in any industry. It is relevant across all sectors — from offices and retail to construction, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and education. It is ideal for new starters as part of induction and for existing staff as periodic refresher training.

A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm — for example, a wet floor, an unguarded machine, a heavy load, or an exposed electrical cable. A risk is the likelihood that someone will actually be harmed by that hazard, combined with the severity of the potential injury. Understanding this distinction is essential to carrying out effective risk assessments, and this course explains it clearly with practical workplace examples.

Yes. The course is delivered entirely online. There are no scheduled sessions, classroom attendance, or booking required — you can start immediately after purchase and complete the training at a time and pace that suits you. You can pause at any point and pick up where you left off, making it easy to fit around a busy working day or shift pattern.

The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. There are no time restrictions, so you can work through it at your own speed. This makes it a practical option for staff induction, refresher training, or rolling out training across a team without taking people away from their work for extended periods.

No. There are no entry requirements, no prior learning, and no pre-course reading required. The course is designed to be accessible to all employees regardless of experience, role, or previous health and safety training.

Yes. Upon successfully passing the final assessment, you will receive an instant digital Risk Assessment Certificate confirming RoSPA and CPD accreditation. The certificate can be downloaded, printed, or stored electronically as part of your training records. There is no need to wait for anything in the post — your certificate is available immediately after you pass.

The certificate itself does not carry a fixed expiry date. However, the HSE recommends that health and safety training is refreshed regularly to keep knowledge current, particularly when workplace conditions, equipment, or legislation change. Many employers, clients, and insurers expect to see training completed within the last one to three years. Refreshing this course periodically is a simple, low-cost way to demonstrate ongoing competence and compliance.