Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment for OSH

An Introduction to Risk Scoring, Risk Matrices, and Practical Decision Making

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

Every effective safety program begins with understanding which hazards pose the highest risk—and that’s where semi-quantitative risk assessment makes a difference.

This course is designed for workers and safety practitioners across all industries who want to build the skills and confidence needed to evaluate workplace hazards using a structured scoring method. Whether you’re new to OSH risk assessment or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this training will guide you through identifying hazards, rating risk levels, and determining which controls are most effective.

What makes this course different?

It’s practical, straightforward, and rooted in real work environments—no complex formulas or confusing terminology, just clear steps that help you make better safety decisions.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to apply semi-quantitative risk assessment techniques to your daily tasks so you can prioritize hazards, select appropriate controls, and contribute to a safer and more proactive workplace.

What you'll learn

• Outline the importance of workplace health and safety

• Define key safety and health terms

• Identify common workplace hazards

• Describe the hierarchy of risk controls

• Demonstrate the practical ability to conduct a semi-quantitative risk assessment for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

• Identify common mistakes in semi-quantitative risk assessments.

Who this course is for

• Safety Officers and OSH Practitioners who want to strengthen their risk assessment skills.

• Supervisors and Team Leaders responsible for identifying and managing workplace hazards.

• Safety Committee Members seeking a structured method to evaluate and prioritize risks.

• Engineers, Technicians, and Maintenance Personnel involved in equipment or process safety reviews.

• HR and Training Professionals who support safety programs and compliance efforts.

• HSE Coordinators and Safety Champions in small or medium-sized businesses.

• Newly appointed OSH personnel looking for an introductory understanding of semi-quantitative methods.

• Students and Early-Career Professionals interested in workplace safety, risk, or industrial operations.

• Consultants or Auditors who want to integrate semi-quantitative risk scoring into assessments.

• Anyone involved in workplace hazard identification, risk evaluation, or safety planning.

Requirements

• No prior knowledge required.

• Just a willingness to learn and improve workplace safety.