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

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