COURSE OVERVIEW:

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) is the fundamental process upon which an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&SMS) is built. This course provides a comprehensive guide to identifying workplace hazards and evaluating associated risks in accordance with the ISO 45001:2018 standard. Participants will learn how to proactively manage safety by analyzing routine and non-routine activities to prevent injuries and ill health before they occur.

The scope of this training involves the application of the "Hierarchy of Controls" to mitigate identified risks. Attendees will explore various hazard categories, including physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial factors. The curriculum emphasizes the transition from a reactive "accident investigation" culture to a proactive "risk-based thinking" culture. By mastering HIRA, organizations can ensure legal compliance while fostering a safer, more productive environment for all employees and contractors.

Coverage includes the methodology for constructing a Risk Register, the use of qualitative and quantitative risk matrices, and the importance of worker participation in the assessment process. The course also addresses how to evaluate "opportunities" for OH&S improvement, which is a unique requirement of the ISO 45001 standard. Participants will gain practical experience in conducting site walk-throughs and utilizing assessment tools that can be immediately applied to their specific industrial or corporate context.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the key requirements of ISO 45001 Clause 6.1.2.
• Distinguish between a "Hazard" (source) and a "Risk" (likelihood/severity).
• Identify diverse hazard types: Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Psychosocial.
• Analyze risks for routine, non-routine, and emergency activities.
• Facilitate worker consultation and participation in the HIRA process.
• Apply a 5x5 or 3x3 Risk Matrix to prioritize safety initiatives.
• Implement the Hierarchy of Controls: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, etc.
• Evaluate OH&S opportunities to enhance organizational safety performance.
• Document a comprehensive Risk Register that meets audit requirements.
• Conduct a Task-Based Risk Assessment (TBRA) for high-risk operations.
• Review and update assessments following incidents or process changes.
• Communicate risk levels and control measures effectively to the workforce.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Safety Officers, HSE Managers, Department Heads, Floor Supervisors, ISO 45001 Internal Auditors, and Members of Health and Safety Committees.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.