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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...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Occupational Health and Safety
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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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.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Introduction to Workplace Risk Assessment
  2. Purpose and Benefits of Risk Assessment
  3. Roles and Responsibilities
  4. Hazard Identification
  5. Physical Hazards
  6. Chemical Hazards
  7. Biological Hazards
  8. Ergonomic Hazards
  9. Evaluating Likelihood and Severity
  10. Risk Rating and Prioritisation
  11. Hierarchy of Controls
  12. Selection of Risk-Control Measures
  13. Recording Risk-Assessment Findings
  14. Communication of Risks
  15. Human Factors
  16. Monitoring Control Effectiveness
  17. Reviewing and Updating Risk Assessments
  18. Practical Workplace Risk Assessment
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Practical Learning Knowledge you can apply

Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.

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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment

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.

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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
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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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