Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC)

Course Objectives

• Understand different types of hazards that presence in the workplace
• Learn how to effectively identify hazards in the workplace
• Understand the main occupational hazard groups and the health risks that certain workplace hazard pose
• Evaluate the risks associated with the identified hazards and make recommendations on eliminating or reducing the risks of these hazards
• Determine the appropriate hazards control measures and assess the effectiveness of the control measures taken
• Appreciate the importance of hazards identification process as a means to avoid accidents in the workplace

Target Audience

This course is designed for Factory / Purchasing Managers and Executives; Management / Human Resource Managers and Executives; Engineers and Technici9ans; Safety and Health Officers; Safety and Health Committee / Leaders; Supervisors or Union Representatives

Level for Leaders and above

Methodology

This course is essentially participative and practical, emphasizing learning through experience, both from structured activities on the program eg. Role plays, group work, video screening, case studies and discussion from individual experience

Course Modules

• Module 1 – Occupational Safety And Health Act (OSHA) 1994
• Module 2 – Occupational Hazard Group
• Module 3 – Occupational Hazard Group (Continued)
• Module 4 – Hazard Identification Process
• Module 5 – Risk Assessment Process
• Module 6 – Hazard Control Strategies
• Module 7 – Practical Hazard Identification And Risk Assessment
• Module 8 – Case Studies / Group Presentations
• Module 9 – Group Discussion And Course Evaluation