The goal of this lesson is to provide an introduction to risk, risk assessment, and risk control, in order to minimize the consequences of risks associated with laboratories and maker spaces.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Define hazard and risk
• Define risk assessment and explain the elements of risk assessment
• Describe means to prevent or lessen the effect of an adverse event
• Define and identify hazards and conduct a hazard review
• Describe how to prioritize risk based on probability, severity, and mitigation measures in place
• Explain how to manage risks

• Introduction
• Conducting a Risk Assessment
• Hazard Evaluation
• Risk Management

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.