Course Outline: HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control)
Duration: 2 Days

Course Objectives

1. To provide participants with a thorough understanding of HIRARC principles and practices.
2. To enable participants to identify workplace hazards systematically.
3. To teach participants how to assess and prioritize risks using appropriate tools and techniques.
4. To equip participants with knowledge of effective risk control measures.
5. To foster a culture of proactive risk management in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define and explain the concepts of hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control.
2. Identify and categorize workplace hazards across various industries.
3. Perform risk assessments using qualitative and quantitative methods.
4. Develop and implement risk control strategies effectively.
5. Integrate HIRARC into workplace safety management systems.

Learning Outputs

Participants will:

1. Complete a HIRARC assessment for a specific workplace scenario.
2. Produce a risk register and action plan for identified hazards.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in using risk assessment tools and techniques.
4. Develop a workplace-specific hazard control hierarchy.

Day 1: Understanding HIRARC Principles and Hazard Identification

Session 1: Introduction to HIRARC

• Overview of HIRARC and its importance in occupational safety.
• Legal requirements and standards related to HIRARC (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
• Roles and responsibilities in the HIRARC process.

Session 2: Hazard Identification

• Types of hazards: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial.
• Systematic methods for identifying hazards (e.g., checklists, workplace observation).
• Documenting and reporting hazards effectively.

Session 3: Practical Hazard Identification

• Group exercise: Identifying hazards in case studies or real-world scenarios.
• Sharing and discussion of findings.

Day 2: Risk Assessment and Risk Control

Session 1: Conducting Risk Assessment

• The risk assessment process: likelihood, severity, and risk matrix.
• Tools for assessing risks (e.g., Job Safety Analysis, HAZOP).
• Prioritizing risks and understanding risk acceptability levels.

Session 2: Risk Control Measures

• The hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE.
• Selecting effective and feasible control measures.
• Monitoring and reviewing control measures for effectiveness.

Session 3: Practical Application of HIRARC

• Case study: Conducting a full HIRARC assessment.
• Developing a risk register and control plan.

Closing Session:

• Group presentation of findings and control strategies.
• Recap of key concepts and Q&A.
• Course evaluation and feedback.