NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work

Overview

The NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work is an introductory level qualification, developed in conjunction with the health and safety regulator for Great Britain, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It is structured around HSE’s approach to controlling the risks caused by workplace hazards.
This qualification will help you:

• Develop straightforward practical skills to manage workplace risks; something all employers need
• Build confidence in your risk assessment capabilities
• Contribute to the creation of a safer and healthier workplace as soon as you return to work

Who should attend

Anyone involved in managing workplace health and safety risks including those who undertake risk assessments. The content will be particularly useful to employers, managers, supervisors, SHE champions and union and health and safety representatives.

Course Content

You will learn how to:

• Identify hazards and be aware of some of the resources that can help
• Assess risks in low to medium risk premises using simple HSE tools
• Evaluate risks in a proportionate and sensible manner
• Identify suitable control measures
• A practical assessment is completed at the end of the course. You will be asked to watch a video of a real workplace and complete a risk assessment to identify how you would manage and prioritise.

Certification

Successful completion of the course assessment and practical risk assessment leads to the award of the internationally recognised NEBOSH certificate.