Description

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The Risk Assessment for the Office eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the principles of workplace risk assessment and how they can be applied within an office environment.

The course explores common office hazards, the process of identifying who may be harmed and evaluating the level of risk. Learners will consider how appropriate control measures can be selected and implemented, how findings should be recorded and the importance of reviewing risk assessments when workplace circumstances change.

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Who Should Attend?

• Managers and supervisors.
• Office and facilities managers.
• Employees responsible for carrying out workplace risk assessments.
• Health and safety representatives.
• Administrative personnel with workplace safety responsibilities.
• Employees involved in managing office premises or activities.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of risk assessment within an office environment.

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What You Will Learn

• What is meant by hazard and risk.
• The purpose of workplace risk assessment.
• Understanding the principles of the risk assessment process.
• Recognising common hazards within office environments.
• Identifying hazards through workplace observation and consultation.
• Considering slips, trips and falls.
• Recognising manual handling hazards within office environments.
• Considering Display Screen Equipment and ergonomic risks.
• Recognising electrical hazards associated with office equipment.
• Considering fire and emergency-related hazards.
• Identifying hazards associated with storage and workplace housekeeping.
• Considering employees, visitors and other people who may be affected.
• Recognising individuals who may be particularly vulnerable to workplace risks.
• Evaluating the likelihood and potential severity of harm.
• Determining the level of risk associated with identified hazards.
• Understanding the principles of controlling workplace risks.
• Considering whether hazards can be eliminated or avoided.
• Selecting appropriate control measures.
• Recognising the importance of collective controls before relying on individual protective measures.
• Considering existing controls and whether further action is required.
• Prioritising actions according to the level of risk.
• Recording significant findings appropriately.
• Identifying responsibilities and timescales for further actions.
• Communicating risk assessment findings to relevant employees.
• Implementing and monitoring agreed control measures.
• Recognising when specialist advice may be required.
• Reviewing risk assessments periodically and following significant changes.
• Updating assessments following incidents or when controls are no longer effective.
• Following organisational risk assessment procedures.
• Contributing to effective health and safety management within the office environment.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This is an awareness-based eLearning course and does not, on its own, demonstrate practical competence to undertake risk assessments in all workplace environments or for specialist activities. Employers must ensure that individuals undertaking risk assessments have sufficient knowledge, experience and competence for the hazards and activities being assessed.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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