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Workplace Risk Assessment (CAN)

Learn workplace risk assessment in this 45-minute online course for Canadian workplaces: legislation and worker rights, hazard vs risk, hazard types, hazard identification, the risk assessment process and risk matrices. Earn a certificate when you pass.

Every Canadian workplace carries hazards that can injure workers before anyone realizes the danger is there. This workplace risk assessment course gives you a repeatable process for spotting those hazards, sizing up the risk, and putting the right controls in place before a task begins.

In 45 minutes, you move from the basics of hazard identification through field-level assessments and the hierarchy of controls, finishing with a clear picture of who is responsible for what on any given job site.

Course Overview

This course is designed to move through the full cycle of hazard identification and risk control, from the legal backdrop through to the reasons assessments can break down in practice. The course topics include:

• Legislation and worker rights
• Hazard versus risk
• Types of hazards: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological
• Hazard identification
• The risk assessment process
• Qualitative and semi-quantitative risk matrices
• Field-level hazard assessments
• The hierarchy of controls
• Roles and responsibilities
• Why assessments fail

Each topic is structured to build on the last, moving from foundational definitions through practical field tools and ending with a look at where risk assessment programs can go wrong.

Hazard identification and control, covered start to finish.

What You’ll Learn

This workplace risk assessment course covers the skills and knowledge you apply the moment you step onto a job site.

Hazard and risk fundamentals

• Identify the difference between a hazard and a risk, and explain why that distinction changes how your team responds.
• Recognize the five main hazard types, physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological, across a range of work environments.

Risk assessment tools and processes

• Describe each step of the risk assessment process so you can follow the sequence consistently on any job.
• Apply qualitative and semi-quantitative risk matrices to size up the severity and likelihood of a hazard before work begins.

Hazard control in practice

• Apply the hierarchy of controls to select the most effective control measure available for a given hazard.
• Evaluate field conditions during a field-level hazard assessment and recognize when stopping and reassessing a task is the right call.

Roles and accountability on site

• Learn about the responsibilities employers, supervisors, and workers each carry in a hazard and risk assessment program.
• Recognize your specific role in a field-level assessment and the actions that role requires of you.

Assessment and certification

• Confirm your knowledge by scoring 80% or higher on the course assessment.
• Earn a certificate of completion you can put in your training file immediately after passing.

Know what to look for, know what to do, and know whose job it is.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Front-line workers in any industry. You need a reliable process for spotting hazards and deciding whether it is safe to proceed with a task.
• Supervisors and team leads. You are accountable for confirming that a field-level risk assessment has been completed before work starts.
• Employers and safety officers. You may want your workforce using a consistent, documented approach to hazard identification and control across your sites.
• New hires entering a safety-sensitive role. You need to build working knowledge of hazard types, risk matrices, and the hierarchy of controls from the ground up.
• Experienced workers refreshing their knowledge. You want to fill gaps in your understanding of the risk assessment process or your responsibilities under it.
• Anyone involved in workplace health and safety programs. You identify, assess, or control hazards as part of your regular duties and need a structured framework to back that work up.

Why Take This Course?

Hazards exist in every Canadian workplace. The gap between spotting one and controlling it is where injuries happen. Workers who have not used a risk matrix can find themselves making judgment calls without a structured process to back them up.

Field-level assessments are a daily reality on most job sites. You need to know how to conduct one properly and when stopping a task mid-job is the right decision. This course walks you through the process step by step, using the exact tools Canadian workplaces already rely on.

Roles in a risk assessment program are distinct. When employers, supervisors, and workers are unclear on their responsibilities, assessments can get skipped and incidents may follow as a result. This course maps out who is responsible for what so every level of your organization knows its part.

Understanding why assessments fail can be as valuable as knowing how to run one. A full topic covers common breakdowns in risk assessment programs, so you can spot warning signs before a flawed process contributes to a preventable injury.

Key Benefits

• Earn a certificate of completion in one 45-minute session. No classroom attendance, no travel, and no shift disruption to arrange.
• Build a documented, repeatable process. The course is designed so you walk away able to identify and control hazards before any task begins.
• Complete the course fully online and self-paced. Finish between shifts or during a scheduled training block without pulling workers off the floor for a full day.
• Apply risk matrix and hierarchy of controls skills on future job sites. These tools are designed to work across industries and hazard types, so the training can stay relevant wherever your work takes you.
• Spend $49.99 per learner and receive a recognized certificate of completion.

Course Details

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Format: Online, self-paced
• Pass mark: 80%
• Certificate: Certificate of completion included
• Price: $49.99
• Locale: Canadian (en-CA) workplace context

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the workplace risk assessment course take to complete?

The Workplace Risk Assessment (CAN) course takes 45 minutes to complete. You can finish it in a single session, between shifts, or during a scheduled training block.

What score do I need to pass the risk assessment course?

You need 80% or higher on the course assessment to pass and receive your certificate of completion.

Is a certificate included when I finish the workplace risk assessment course?

Yes, the Workplace Risk Assessment (CAN) course includes a certificate of completion for every learner who passes the assessment.

Who should take this workplace risk assessment training?

This course is intended for front-line workers, supervisors, employers, and anyone involved in identifying or controlling hazards in a Canadian workplace.

What hazard types does this course cover?

The course covers physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological hazards, along with the full risk assessment process and the hierarchy of controls.

How much does the workplace risk assessment course cost?

The course is priced at $49.99 per learner, with a certificate of completion included on passing.

You can also manage and store completed certificates using BIS Training Record Management, keeping every learner’s file audit-ready in one place.

Enrol in the Workplace Risk Assessment (CAN) course today and give your team the tools to identify hazards, apply controls, and earn a certificate of completion for $49.99.

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