Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)

This DIXONTECH training provides professionals with advanced tools to systematically identify workplace hazards, analyze potential risks, and implement effective control measures. The course emphasizes HIRA principles, compliance with ISO 45001, and best practices for risk management to enhance safety performance and organizational resilience. Participants gain the ability to apply structured methods to reduce incidents and maintain a proactive safety culture.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Risk Classification and Prioritization Methods

• Hierarchy of Controls and Risk Mitigation

• HIRA and ISO 45001 Integration

• Workplace Hazard Mapping and Inspection Techniques

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Conduct systematic hazard identification exercises

• Assess and prioritize workplace risks effectively

• Apply HIRA frameworks aligned with ISO standards

• Implement preventive and corrective safety actions

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of controls

• Promote proactive safety culture within organizations

• Develop practical HIRA documentation and reports

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Health and Safety Officers and Supervisors

• Risk and Compliance Managers

• Site Engineers and Project Managers

• Safety Auditors and Inspectors

• HR and Training Professionals

• Facility and Maintenance Managers

• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialists

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This interactive course combines theoretical instruction, real-world case studies, and group exercises. Participants engage in practical HIRA simulations, hazard spotting, and scenario-based assessments. DIXONTECH’s experiential learning approach ensures each participant develops both analytical and hands-on capabilities to manage risks in diverse workplace environments.

DAY 1

Introduction to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Understanding workplace hazards and exposures

• Types and categories of hazards in industries

• Principles of hazard recognition and control

• Importance of proactive safety management

• Relationship between hazards, risks, and incidents

• Overview of HIRA process and framework

• Safety culture and its role in hazard control

DAY 2

Risk Analysis and Evaluation Techniques

• Qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessment methods

• Risk matrix development and scoring techniques

• Frequency, severity, and probability analysis

• Identifying critical risk control points

• Establishing acceptable and tolerable risk levels

• Documentation of risk assessment findings

• Common errors and biases in risk evaluation

DAY 3

Hierarchy of Controls and Mitigation Planning

• Understanding control measures and their hierarchy

• Elimination and substitution of workplace hazards

• Engineering controls and administrative strategies

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) management

• Evaluating the effectiveness of implemented controls

• Developing preventive maintenance programs

• Linking HIRA results with corrective actions

DAY 4

Integrating HIRA with ISO 45001 and Legal Requirements

• HIRA role in ISO 45001