
Hazard Assessment Safety
Course Overview
A hazard is any practice, behavior, substance, condition, or combination of these that can cause injury or illness to people, or damage to property. An assessment is the process of identifying hazards so they can be eliminated or controlled.
This hazard assessment course will help participants identify and evaluate hazards, effect controls if warranted and appreciate the important of reviewing and updating the assessments.
Course Topics
- Hazard identification
- Hazard evaluation and prioritization
- Hazard control
- Review and update of hazard assessments
- Types of hazard assessments
Online Assessment
Students answer questions on the course material and are required to obtain a minimum passing mark of 80%. The student will have two additional opportunities to pass if required.
Completion Certificate
Following successful completion of this hazard identification course, the student will have the opportunity to download and print a certificate of completion.
Bulk Purchases
To order multiple copies of this course for employees, please do give us a call directly at the number on the bottom of the page
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Core Focus: This course teaches you how to spot and evaluate risks in the workplace, making it a key tool for keeping yourself and others safe. It’s all about understanding what could go wrong and how to stop it pre-emptively.
- Practical Skills: You’ll learn to identify hazards—like slippery floors or faulty equipment—assess their danger levels, and figure out ways to control them, often using real-world examples to drive the point home.
- Big Picture: It’s not just a checklist; the training helps you build a mindset for safety, whether you’re in construction, an office, or a factory. Think of it as your guide to turning potential disasters into manageable situations.
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- Workers at Risk: Anyone whose job involves hazards—like warehouse staff, construction workers, Oil/Gas workers, or lab techs—should take it. If your day includes anything remotely risky, this is for you.
- Leadership Roles: Supervisors and managers need it too, since they’re responsible for spotting dangers and keeping their teams safe, not just following orders but setting the tone for safety culture.
- Broad Appeal: Even office workers can benefit—think ergonomic risks or fire hazards. It’s less about your job title and more about being proactive wherever you work.
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- Our course is just over an hour long.
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- Spotting Trouble: You’ll master how to find hazards—perhaps chemical spills, unguarded machinery, overhead electrical cables or even repetitive strain risks—and know what makes them dangerous.
- Risk Ranking: The course teaches you to weigh how likely something is to happen and how bad it could get, using simple tools like risk matrices to prioritize what needs fixing first.
- Fixing It: Beyond just pointing out problems, you’ll learn control measures—like adding guards, changing workflows, or using protective gear—and how to check if they’re working. It’s practical stuff you can apply right away.
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- Safety Payoff: Absolutely—it could save lives or prevent injuries by giving you the skills to catch risks before they turn into accidents. That alone makes it worthwhile.
- Career Boost: Employers love seeing this on your resume; it shows you’re serious about safety and can handle responsibility, maybe even opening doors to better roles.
- Peace of Mind: Plus, you’ll feel more confident at work, knowing you’ve got the know-how to handle tricky situations. Sure, it’s a small time investment, but the return in safety and skills is huge.
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