Learn How to Identify Hazards
Spotting risk before it becomes an incident is a vital skill. This course helps you see beyond the obvious, teaching you how to recognise physical, chemical, biological, and psychological hazards — and understand the real harm they can cause. Gain the confidence to protect yourself, your team, and your organisation
Apply the Hierarchy of Control
Move beyond theory with practical tools for reducing and removing hazards. You’ll learn how to apply the Hierarchy of Control — from elimination and substitution to isolation and PPE — through real-world examples and case studies that bring safety management to life.
Build a Positive Safety Culture
Health and safety isn’t just compliance — it’s culture. This course shows how communication, teamwork, and leadership create safer environments where everyone takes responsibility. Develop the mindset and skills to lead by example and inspire lasting change.
About the course
This Level 2 Risk Assessment course provides a complete introduction to managing workplace risk safely and confidently. You’ll explore: The Health and Safety at Work Act and legal responsibilities. How to identify and evaluate hazards. How to calculate risk using likelihood and severity. Practical risk control methods, including the Hierarchy of Control. Real-world case studies showing how poor risk management can lead to injury — and how great leadership prevents it. Delivered in short, engaging modules with video explanations, visual case studies, and reflection activities, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to conduct and review risk assessments effectively in any environment. Whether you’re new to safety management or refreshing existing skills, this course gives you the essential understanding needed to create a safer, compliant workplace!
The Family Foundation
The Family Foundation is a not-for-profit charity supporting communities across Wales. Their work brings together individuals, families, schools, community groups, voluntary organisations and local authorities—all united by a shared commitment to improving lives and expanding opportunities. With a dedicated team of staff and trustees who carry extensive experience in community development and family support, the Foundation blends deep local knowledge with a broad network of partners. This collaborative approach creates a powerful mix of practical insight and specialist expertise, ensuring that the support they provide is rooted in real needs and delivered with genuine impact. Across different organisations, charities and community projects, The Family Foundation plays a vital role in helping people build confidence, develop skills and access the support they need to thrive.
Curriculum
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🧩 Module 1 – Understanding Health & Safety Law and Why We Manage Risk
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Case study 1
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🧩 Module 2 – Identifying Hazards and Recognising Harm
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Case study 2
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🧩 Module 3 – Assessing and Calculating Risk
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Case study 3
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Time for reflection
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🧩 Module 4 – Controlling Risk: The Hierarchy of Control
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Case study 4
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🧩 Module 5 – Safe Working Practices and Common Workplace Hazards
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Case study 5
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🧩 Module 6 – Completing and Reviewing a Risk Assessment
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Case study 6
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🧩 Module 7 – Case Studies in Actio
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Introduction to Module 7
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⚠️ Case Study One – The Fast-Food Fryer Incident
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The Fast-Food Fryer Accident
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⚠️ A Small Shortcut – A Big Consequence
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The Pet-Food Factory Success Story
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🌟 Turning Prevention into Progress
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🧩 Module 8 – Embedding a Positive Health & Safety Culture
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Assessment
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Requirements
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Your end point assessment
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Start your journey toward safer workplaces — Enrol today and gain your Level 2 Risk Assessment certificate.
When you complete this course, you’ll walk away with a clear, practical understanding of how to protect people, prevent harm, and demonstrate compliance in line with current UK health and safety standards. Take the next step — join the growing community of learners committed to building safer, stronger workplaces.