Introduction

In order for us to achieve the objectives of OSH we need to look into HIRARC which is the basis of occupational safety and health. HIRARC is a compound word which is made up of three consecutive activities running one after the other. The activities consist of Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control. Hazard identification is the recognising of things which may cause injury or harm to a person. Risk assessment is the looking at the possibility of injury or harm occurring to a person if exposed to a hazard. The introduction of measures which will eliminate or reduce the risk of a person being exposed to a hazard is known as Risk control.

Course Objective

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

• To provide an understanding of the OHSMS to be implemented
• To create awareness among staff whose activities might have a significant risk
• To provide guidelines on the identification of all the Occupational Health and Safety hazards related to organization’s activities
• Identify all activities and their associated Occupational Health and Safety Risks
• Introduce a methodology of conducting a Risk Assessment for the organization
• To identify current controls available and preparation of additional control measures.

Course Content

• Definition of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) – Principles and Application
• Importance of an OHSMS to the organization
• Methodology for the identification of Occupational Health and Safety Hazards
• Development of a matrix for the risk assessment
• Grouping of Occupational Health and Safety risks for individual assessment
• Methodology for assessing the significance of Organisations’ s Occupational, Health and Safety Risk (Acceptability)
• Impact Assessment –group exercise
• Management methods and control techniques

Course Details