HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Course Description –This hazard identification and risk management training is designed to enable delegates to prepare and conduct a risk assessment as well as, initiate remedial actions or control measures for hazards identified and risks assessed.


Course Duration- 2 days

Course Objectives– By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • Explain the hazard identification and risk assessment process.
  • Explain different types of hazard identification and risk assessment tools in the workplace.
  • Select the appropriate hazard identification and risk assessment methods for different situations.
  • Conduct a risk assessment using the HIRA methodology.
  • Explain the hierarchy of hazard control.

Course Content

  • Purpose of hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Definitions of terminologies
  • When to conduct hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Responsibilities for hazard control
  • Categories of hazards
  • Hazard identification tool
  • Importance of risk assessment
  • Steps in risk assessment
  • Risk assessment matrix
  • Hierarchy of hazard control
  • Job hazard analysis (JHA)