This comprehensive one-day course equips participants with the practical skills to identify, evaluate, and control workplace risks effectively. Aligned with UK legislation and HSE standards, it moves beyond theory to build confidence in conducting robust risk assessments, defining competence, and managing the full risk lifecycle.
Are you confident your team can spot risks before they cause harm? This one-day course gives you the practical skills to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to apply the five steps of risk assessment and use the Hierarchy of Control to make safer decisions — all aligned with UK legislation and HSE standards. By the end, you’ll understand your duty of care, what it means to be a competent person, and how to manage risk from start to finish. Whether you attend an open course, book a closed group session, or opt for one-to-one coaching, you’ll gain real-world tools you can use immediately. And yes, it counts towards six CPD hours. To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Understand the legal framework, duty of care, and the definition of a 'competent person' under UK Health and Safety legislation
Identify and categorise physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards in diverse environments
Apply the five steps of risk assessment to real-world workplace scenarios with precision
Utilise the Hierarchy of Control to select and justify effective risk mitigation strategies
Prioritise risks using a risk matrix to allocate resources efficiently and legally
Develop, document, and maintain dynamic risk registers and monitoring procedures
Evaluate the 'suitability and sufficiency' of existing assessments and conduct formal reviews
Foster a proactive safety culture through effective communication and employee consultation
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 30 days, conduct a full risk assessment of one area in your workplace using the five steps
Apply the Hierarchy of Control to at least one identified risk and implement a higher-level control
Share your updated risk register with your team and discuss the changes
Reflect on how your approach to risk has changed since the course
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for anyone responsible for workplace safety, whether you are new to risk management or looking to formalise and strengthen your existing knowledge. It provides a clear, practical foundation in identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing effective controls in line with UK health and safety legislation.
This course is ideal for:
Health and safety coordinators seeking to enhance their ability to conduct thorough and compliant risk assessments
Supervisors and team leaders who need to identify and manage risks in their day-to-day operations
Facilities and operations managers responsible for maintaining safe working environments across multiple sites
HR and personnel professionals involved in developing workplace safety policies and employee wellbeing initiatives
Small business owners who want to ensure legal compliance and protect their staff and visitors
Employees nominated as competent persons looking to build confidence in fulfilling their risk assessment duties
No prior experience needed
No prior experience in risk assessment is required — this course is accessible to beginners while still offering valuable insights for those with some existing knowledge. It is designed to be inclusive and supportive, allowing learners from all backgrounds to develop practical skills at their own pace.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with the confidence and capability to identify workplace hazards, assess risks effectively, and implement appropriate control measures. You will gain practical tools to document findings, prioritise actions, and contribute to a safer, more compliant working environment — skills you can apply immediately in your role.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day open public course
£449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
