Workplace risk assessment
Identify hazards, rate risks and write control plans that hold up to inspection.
- Provider:
- SafeWork Training Centre
- Instructor:
- Ahmed Al Hashimi
About this course
A blended course for supervisors and safety officers who carry out risk assessments on site.
Online modules cover the method; two classroom days in Abu Dhabi put it into practice on real site photos and case files.
What you will learn
- Identify hazards in offices, sites and warehouses
- Rate risks with a likelihood and severity matrix
- Choose controls using the hierarchy of controls
- Write and review a risk assessment record
Requirements
- Some experience supervising work on site
- Basic knowledge of workplace safety rules
Curriculum
3 modules · 14 lessons
- Types of hazard
- Who might be harmed
- Rating risk
- The hierarchy of controls
- Safe systems of work
- Personal protective equipment
- Writing the assessment
- Communicating findings
- Site practice day
Upcoming sessions
Choose a session to book your seat. Times are UAE time.
| Dates | Schedule | Location | Seats | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 January 2027 to 11 February 2027 | Online modules, then classroom days on 7 and 11 February | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi | 10 seats left |
Learner reviews
- Fahad S.
The matrix exercises finally made risk rating click for me.
Frequently asked questions
About four hours a week for three weeks, at times that suit you.
Questions for the instructor
Joseph M. asked on 6 October 2026
Can I bring my own site's assessments to the classroom days?
Answer from Ahmed Al Hashimi
Yes, please do. We review a few anonymised examples from the group on the second day.
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