International Organization for Safety Management (IOSM)

IOSM Level 2 Award in Principles of Workplace Risk Assessment

Programme Overview

This qualification is designed to be an introduction to the principles of Risk Assessment. It covers why risk
assessments are necessary, the legal requirements relating to risk assessments and simple processes for
carrying out a risk assessment.
It is suitable for learners working in any environment who need to be more risk aware by raising their
knowledge of risk in the workplace and basic things they can do to control it.
Progression
Progression routes could include:

  • Level 3 Award in Workplace Risk Assessment 
  • Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace 
Entry Requirement
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification, however it is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1
in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.
Learning Outcome
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