Risk Assessment (HIRA)

The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective risk assessments in the workplace. This 1-day course emphasizes the identification of workplace hazards, assessment of associated risks, and implementation of appropriate control measures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

Course Details:

•                 Price: R650 (excluding VAT)

•                 Duration: 1 Day

•                 Certification Validity: 2 years

Course Content and Modules:

1.                Legal Requirements Pertaining to Risk Assessments:

·        The Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHS Act) and its regulations related to risk assessments.

·        The differences between baseline, continuous, and issue-based risk assessments.

·        The process for continuous risk assessments.

1.                Importance of Conducting Risk Assessments:

·        Understanding when and why to conduct continuous risk assessments in the workplace.

2.                Risk Assessment Documentation:

·        Various tools and documentation used for risk assessments, such as checklists, planned task observation forms, and standard operating procedures.

3.                Common Hazards and Risks in the Workplace:

·        Identification of common hazards and risks encountered during risk assessments.

4.                Recording of Findings:

·        Techniques for recording findings of risk assessments and effectively communicating them to the health and safety committee and management.

5.                Remedial and Follow-Up Actions:

·        Methods to implement control measures and actions to mitigate or eliminate identified hazards and risks.

Key Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

•                 Explain the hazard identification and risk assessment processes.

•                 Differentiate between various types of risk assessments.

•                 Select the appropriate methods for conducting hazard identification and risk assessments.

•                 Apply techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace.

•                 Conduct a risk assessment using the HIRA methodology.

•                 Identify and apply control measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.

Assessment:

•                 Formative Assessment: Various activities will be completed during the course.

•                 Summative Assessment: A final assessment will be conducted to evaluate the learner's understanding.

This course will provide learners with the essential tools to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures, contributing to a safer working environment and promoting compliance with OHS standards.