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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

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Course Overview

This program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to systematically identify workplace hazards, assess associated risks, and implement effective control measures. It emphasizes compliance with occupational safety standards, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement in workplace safety. Learners will gain practical tools to conduct HIRA processes across diverse industries.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Total Credits 10
Guided Learning Hours 100
Qualification Time 100
  1. Introduction to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Defines hazard, risk, and the importance of structured HIRA in workplace safety.

  2. Legal and Regulatory Framework for HIRA Reviews occupational safety laws, standards, and compliance obligations related to hazard and risk management.

  3. Types of Workplace Hazards Explores physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards.

  4. Risk Assessment Methodologies Introduces qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques, including risk matrices.

  5. Steps in Hazard Identification Provides systematic approaches such as workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and incident reviews.

  6. Evaluating and Prioritizing Risks Explains how to rank risks based on severity, likelihood, and exposure.

  7. Control Measures and Hierarchy of Controls Covers elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.

  8. Documentation and Reporting in HIRA Details how to record findings, prepare reports, and maintain compliance documentation.

  9. Monitoring and Reviewing Risk Assessments Emphasizes continuous monitoring, periodic reviews, and updating assessments after changes or incidents.

  10. Integrating HIRA into Safety Management Systems Explains how HIRA supports organizational safety culture, audits, and continuous improvement.

  • Builds competency in hazard identification and risk assessment techniques

  • Enhances compliance with occupational safety regulations and standards

  • Reduces workplace accidents through proactive risk management

  • Provides practical tools for implementing effective control measures

  • Offers recognized certification to support career advancement in safety management

  • Safety officers and compliance managers

  • Supervisors and line managers

  • Employees involved in high‑risk tasks

  • Contractors and subcontractors

  • Professionals preparing for safety audits and certifications

  • Assessment Type: Written exam + practical evaluation

  • Format: MCQs, short answers, and workplace risk assessment project

  • Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 practical assignment

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 2 hours (written) + 1 week (project submission)

  • Certification: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Certificate

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