Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) course offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in systematically identifying workplace hazards, evaluating associated risks and selecting suitable control measures. The programme covers workplace inspections, Job Saf...
About this qualification
The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) course offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in systematically identifying workplace hazards, evaluating associated risks and selecting suitable control measures.
The programme covers workplace inspections, Job Safety Analysis, risk matrices, hazard categories, hierarchy of controls, documentation and review. Learners develop a structured approach for integrating HIRA into workplace safety-management processes.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- 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
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Safety Officers
- Compliance Managers
- Supervisors and Line Managers
- Employees involved in high-risk tasks
- Contractors and Subcontractors
- Personnel responsible for workplace risk assessment
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners 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 risk assessments following workplace change.
- Integrate HIRA into broader safety-management processes.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- 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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