Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) for mining with practical
Course description
The successful learner will conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) within a mining working place to ensure a healthy and safe environment to work in. They will also deal with identified significant risks, complete and submit report forms, and initiate and implement follow-up action.
Course outline
- The requirements pertaining to a continuous HIRA
- Legal definitions and requirements for employers
- The purpose of baseline, issue-based and continuous HIRA, and the importance of identifying, dealing with and reporting hazards
- Preparing for hazard identification
- Requirements for PPE required during a continuous HIRA
- Identifying:
- relevant documentation to assist in identifying hazards
- hazards and assessing risks
- Recording identified hazardous conditions
- Interpersonal interactions while conducting a HIRA Initiating remedial and follow-up action.
Course information
- Classroom Duration: 20 hours
- Licenced: No
- Credits: 2
- SAQA ID: 244383
- Professional Body: Saiosh
- CPD Points: 5
- NQF Level: 2
- Prerequisites: Follow basic occupational health and safety practices underground at NQF Level 1
- Target Groups: • Supervisory personnel • HSE management • Occupational health staff • Engineering personnel