Course overview
On completion of the NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work qualification learners will:
- Understand that risk management is about taking practical steps to protect people from real harm and suffering rather than a bureaucratic back covering exercise.
- Understand how to identify hazards that may need controlling and the resources that can be used to assist in this.
- Be able to use simple, HSE tools and methods to confidently manage risk in a low to medium risk premises
- Evaluate risks in a proportionate and sensible manner.
The course consists of one unit which covers:
- Why manage health and safety risks
- Managing risk: Identifying and understanding the risks
- Managing risk: Controlling the risks
- Managing risk: Sources of information and the application of HSE risk assessment tools
The course is assessed by practical assessment, completed at the end of the course. After watching a video of a real workplace learners will complete a risk assessment to identify how they would manage and prioritise the risks present.
Who is this course for?
The course is ideal for all involved in managing workplace health and safety risks including those who undertake risk assessments. Including employers, managers, supervisors, SHE champions, and union and health and safety representatives.