Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment provides practical knowledge for recognising workplace hazards, evaluating risks and selecting suitable control measures. The programme introduces a structured approach...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment provides practical knowledge for recognising workplace hazards, evaluating risks and selecting suitable control measures. The programme introduces a structured approach that can be applied across construction, industrial, commercial and service-sector workplaces.
Participants develop knowledge of likelihood, severity, risk prioritisation, the hierarchy of controls, documentation, communication and review.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Workplace Risk Assessment
- Purpose and Benefits of Risk Assessment
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Hazard Identification
- Physical Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Evaluating Likelihood and Severity
- Risk Rating and Prioritisation
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Selection of Risk-Control Measures
- Recording Risk-Assessment Findings
- Communication of Risks
- Human Factors
- Monitoring Control Effectiveness
- Reviewing and Updating Risk Assessments
- Practical Workplace Risk Assessment
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS risk-assessment course is suitable for supervisors, Team Leaders, Safety Officers, coordinators, employees involved in risk-management activities, managers with workplace-safety responsibilities and individuals seeking practical risk-assessment knowledge.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop practical hazard-identification skills
- Assess workplace risks systematically
- Evaluate likelihood and potential consequences
- Select effective risk-control measures
- Apply the hierarchy of controls
- Prepare clear risk-assessment records
- Communicate findings effectively
- Contribute to workplace inspections and safety improvement
Assessment & Evaluation
- Written Examination: Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions.
- Practical Assessment: Conducting and documenting a workplace risk assessment.
- Passing Criteria: Minimum overall score of 60%.
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