Who is it for?

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.

What will I learn?

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.

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

How will it help me?

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

Advantages for employers?

The NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work will help you to:

- Have confidence as your team will be trained in HSE’s current approach to health and safety risk management

- Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house risk management expertise

- Upskill your teams so they can carry out risk assessments in the right way and to the right standard

- Create a safe and healthy work environment

How is the qualification assessed?

- 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 the risks present.