Risk Assessment in brief: Risk Assessment is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the five steps of risk assessment. It takes approx. 35 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Risk assessment is the backbone of health and safety law. Every employer must assess the risks their work creates.
Risk Assessment explains the difference between a hazard and a risk and how to work out the level of risk. It then teaches the five steps to a risk assessment and the hierarchy of control. It is for anyone who carries out risk assessments at work, as the Management Regulations 1999 require.
Risk Assessment at a glance
| Course | 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.
What you will be able to do
- Understand risks in the workplace
- Understand how to calculate a risk score
- You will understand how to write a risk assessment
- Understand the law around risk assessments
What 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 risks by assessing the severity and likelihood.
5 steps to risk assessments
The course then covers the 5 steps to conducting and documenting a 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 Risk Assessment
This course is for any employee who is required to conduct a risk assessment in their working day.
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 Risk Assessment training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Risk Assessment course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 35 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 Risk Assessment accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Risk Assessment cover?
It follows Management of H&S at Work Regulations 1999.
How long does Risk Assessment take?
Approx. 35 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Risk Assessment cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
