Dynamic Risk Assessment in brief: Dynamic Risk Assessment is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering when a written assessment is not enough. It takes approx. 25 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Not every risk can be assessed in advance. Dynamic risk assessment is the skill of judging and controlling risk as a situation changes in front of you.
Dynamic Risk Assessment explains the difference between a hazard and a risk and how to work out the level of risk. It then teaches the four steps of a dynamic risk assessment and the hierarchy of control, so people can judge a changing situation on the spot. It is for all employees, especially those whose work changes from one job to the next.
Dynamic Risk Assessment at a glance
| Course | Dynamic Risk Assessment |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Management of H&S at Work Regulations 1999 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Management of H&S at Work Regulations 1999 sets it out at Regulation 13(3)(a). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
Where dynamic risk assessment fits in the law
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require every employer to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. Employers with five or more staff must also record the significant findings.
A dynamic risk assessment is how staff apply that thinking on the spot, when a situation changes or a written assessment cannot cover every case. It adds to the written risk assessment and never replaces it.
What employers have to do
- Carry out and record the written risk assessment for the work.
- Train staff to spot hazards, judge the risk and act when things change.
- Make clear when staff should stop work and ask for help.
- Review the written assessment when staff report new risks.
What you will be able to do
- Understand each individual's job role regarding risks in the workplace
- Understand how to calculate a risk score
- You will understand how to dynamically risk assess
- Understand the legal requirements around risk assessments
What Dynamic Risk Assessment covers
Hazards and risks
This section covers what a hazard is, what a risk is, and the difference between hazards and risks in the workplace.
Calculating the risk
You will look at how to accurately calculate the risk by assessing the severity and likelihood.
4 steps to dynamic risk assessments
The course then covers the 4 steps to conducting a dynamic risk assessment.
Hierarchy of hazard control
You will also cover the hierarchy of hazard control, going in to detail on each control measure, and which of these should be explored before the other.
Who should take Dynamic Risk Assessment
Staff whose work changes from one moment to the next. That includes lone and mobile workers, engineers, care and support staff, and security and delivery teams. It suits their supervisors too.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Dynamic Risk Assessment training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Dynamic Risk Assessment course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 25 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Management of H&S at Work Regulations 1999. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is a dynamic risk assessment a legal requirement?
The law requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. Dynamic risk assessment is how staff keep to it when conditions change on the day, so trained staff help employers meet that duty.
What is the difference between a risk assessment and a dynamic risk assessment?
A risk assessment is planned and written down before the work starts. Dynamic risk assessment happens in the moment, when a person checks a new or changing situation and decides how to stay safe.
What is a dynamic risk assessment?
A dynamic risk assessment is a continuous process of identifying and assessing real-time risks in the workplace or while working. It’s important to carry out these kinds of assessments to ensure appropriate action and prevention are carried out when faced with any hazards or risks.
What is dynamic risk assessment training?
Your online dynamic risk assessment training will ensure you are able to recognise and react to a range of hazards and dangerous situations safely. The training will provide individuals with real-time examples of hazardous situations to ensure safety in their response while also helping prevent and reduce future risk levels within the workplace.
What is an example of a hazard or risk in the workplace?
General workplace hazards can be anything from falls and trip hazards, hazardous substances, loose wires and cables, and dangerous environments including heavy machinery. It’s important to be aware of the many risks within your workplace to ensure you are keeping yourself and fellow employees safe from unexpected risks within your workplace environment.
