About this session
Risk Assessment Fundamentals is a 60-minute to full-day health and safety training for anyone who needs to write risk assessments that actually change how work is controlled. It runs live online or in person.
Participants learn to identify hazards and who could be harmed, check whether existing controls really work, choose stronger controls and assign actions with review dates.
It supports, and doesn't replace, your organization's risk assessment process and the legal requirements where you work.
Participants leave able to write clear, practical risk assessments that people can follow.
What your people take away
- Identify hazards and who could be harmed
- Check whether existing controls work in practice
- Choose stronger controls using the hierarchy of controls
- Assign actions with owners and dates
- Review assessments when work changes
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Identify hazards and who could be harmedA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Identify hazards and who could be harmed: walk the task and think about who's affected.
- Walk the task
- Think about who's affected
Covers Identify hazards and who could be harmed, in brief.
60 minutes
Identify hazards and who's at riskParticipants learn to identify hazards in real tasks and who could be harmed, including people who are often missed. They practice on an example task.
- Identify hazards and who could be harmed
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Identify hazards and who could be harmed.
90 minutes
Check whether controls workAdds checking existing controls against how work is really done. Participants spot controls that exist on paper but not in practice.
- Identify hazards and who could be harmed
- Check whether existing controls work
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Identify hazards and who could be harmed and Check whether existing controls work.
3 hours
Choose stronger controlsAdds using the hierarchy of controls to choose better options, from removing the hazard to protective equipment. Participants improve an example assessment.
- Identify hazards and who could be harmed
- Check whether existing controls work
- Choose stronger controls
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Identify hazards and who could be harmed, Check whether existing controls work and Choose stronger controls.
Full day
Assign actions and keep it liveAdds assigning actions with owners and dates, writing assessments clearly and reviewing them when work changes, with practice on your own tasks. Participants leave with an improved assessment.
- Identify hazards and who could be harmed
- Check whether existing controls work
- Choose stronger controls
- Assign actions and review when work changes
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Identify hazards and who could be harmed
Every length- Walk the taskParticipants break a real task into steps and look for what could cause harm.
- Think about who's affectedParticipants consider workers, visitors, contractors and people with different needs.
Check whether existing controls work
90 minutes and longer- List current controlsParticipants record the controls already in place for each hazard.
- Test them against realityParticipants check whether controls are used and effective in real work, not just written down.
- Rate the remaining riskParticipants judge how likely and how severe harm still is.
Choose stronger controls
3 hours and longer- Use the hierarchy of controlsParticipants work through removing, substituting, engineering, procedures and protective equipment, in that order.
- Involve the people doing the workParticipants learn why workers' input makes controls more practical.
Assign actions and review when work changes
Full day only- Assign owners and datesEach action gets a named owner and a realistic completion date.
- Write it clearlyParticipants practice writing assessments in plain language people can follow.
- Review when things changeParticipants agree triggers for review, such as new equipment, incidents or changes in the work.
Tools and materials
- Task breakdown worksheet
- Hazard and who's-at-risk checklist
- Control effectiveness checklist
- Hierarchy of controls card
- Risk assessment template
- Action and review tracker
Who it’s for
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Health and safety representatives
- Managers responsible for risk assessments
- Facilities, operations and project teams
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Risk Assessment Fundamentals
How long is Risk Assessment Fundamentals?
Risk Assessment Fundamentals runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Identify hazards and who could be harmed: walk the task and think about who's affected. A 60-minute session covers Identify hazards and who could be harmed in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Check whether existing controls work. A 3-hour session adds Choose stronger controls. A full-day session adds Assign actions and review when work changes.
Can Risk Assessment Fundamentals be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Risk Assessment Fundamentals?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Risk Assessment Fundamentals to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.