The hazard identification & risk assessment procedure helps the company establish, implement, and maintain documented processes for continuously identifying hazards and assessing risks attached. From these procedures, the appropriate control measures can be implemented.
This Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) training course will provide an excellent basic understanding of the importance of hazard identification, risk assessment and how the process works. It's an ideal introduction for workers at all levels, mainly those new to the risk assessment process and those taking on new responsibilities in this area to carry out audits or inspections at their workplace.
It will enable the delegates to prepare and conduct a risk assessment and initiate remedial actions for hazards identified using the hierarchy of control and risks assessed and help identify the unsafe practices as well as how to intervene positively and take proper action.
At the end of the Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) training course, you will be able to:
- Understand the difference between hazard and risk and the components of risk
- Identify main types of workplace hazards and their potential consequences
- Implement risk assessments using a five-step approach as per INDG 163
- Apply the hierarchy of control techniques
- Recognise and eliminate unsafe conditions and unsafe acts to prevent accidents using the STOP system
- Demonstrate the value of personal protective equipment (PPE) as the last line of defence
- Practice the STOP system approach and its reflection on workplace safety performance
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) training course is ideal for:
- Management Staff
- Senior Managers
- HSE Supervisors
- All personnel involved in health, safety, and environment management systems
- Any supervisory, management
- HSE personnel wish to have a deeper understanding of the Hazard Identification and the Risk Assessment processes.