Safer People Handling Risk Assessment Re-certification

The effective management of risk is central to providing a safe work environment. This popular course is based on the specific requirements of the health and social care sectors.

Requalification is necessary to prevent poor practices developing and to keep skills and knowledge up to date.

This course will provide those who have already achieved a Safer People Handling Risk Assessment qualification with updated demonstrable ability to conduct risk assessments as well as updated knowledge of the relevant risk factors and legal requirements.

What will the delegate bring back to the workplace?

• The ability to explain and demonstrate the principles of risk assessment, including relevant legislation and the identification of hazards and risks in a health or social care setting
• Knowledge of the relevant risk factors and legal requirements
• A thorough understanding of the role of people handling assessments and documentation
• Knowledge of appropriate equipment purchase based on evaluation and assessment
• Knowledge of balanced decision-making in the risk assessment process

On successful completion of the written assessment, delegates will be awarded a Safer People Handling Risk Assessment certificate, which is valid for three years.