Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
The PIMS Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) course develops practical competence in systematically recognising workplace hazards, evaluating associated risks and selecting appropriate control meas...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) course develops practical competence in systematically recognising workplace hazards, evaluating associated risks and selecting appropriate control measures. HIRA provides a structured foundation for preventing incidents and improving workplace risk management.
The programme covers workplace inspections, Job Safety Analysis, risk matrices, hazard categories, hierarchy of controls, documentation and review.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Understanding Hazards and Risks
- Workplace Risk-Management Responsibilities
- Physical Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Psychosocial Hazards
- Hazard-Identification Techniques
- Workplace Inspections
- Job Safety Analysis
- Incident-Review Techniques
- Qualitative Risk Assessment
- Quantitative Risk Assessment Awareness
- Risk Matrices
- Likelihood, Severity and Exposure
- Risk Prioritisation
- Hierarchy of Controls
- HIRA Documentation
- Risk Communication
- Monitoring and Review
- Updating Assessments Following Change or Incident
- Integration with Safety Management Systems
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS HIRA course is suitable for Safety Officers, Compliance Managers, supervisors, Line Managers, employees involved in high-risk work, contractors, subcontractors and personnel responsible for workplace risk assessments.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, participants should be better prepared to:
- Develop systematic hazard-identification skills
- Conduct structured workplace risk assessments
- Use risk matrices more effectively
- Prioritise risks according to likelihood and consequence
- Apply the hierarchy of controls
- Prepare clear HIRA documentation
- Review assessments following workplace changes
- Integrate HIRA into wider safety-management processes
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and workplace risk-assessment project.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 2 hours.
- Project Submission: 1 week.
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