HIRA

DESCRIPTION

Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 259619)

HIRA is a process that consists of a number of sequential steps such as hazard identification, consequence & frequency assessment, risk estimation based on the existing controls and recommendations to reduce those risks which are not under acceptable limits.

Workplace inspections help prevent incidents, injuries and illnesses. Through a critical examination of the workplace, inspections help to identify and record hazards for corrective action. Health and safety committees can help plan, conduct, report and monitor inspections.

Successful candidates credited with this unit standard are able to:

Explain the relevant legal requirements to conduct Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections
Planning Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections
Conducting inspections to identify non-compliance in the workplace
Reporting on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections

COURSE DURATION: 1 Day

NQF LEVEL: 2

CREDITS: 3

Quality Assured Partner: Transport Education And Training Authority

Category: TETA Courses

Detailed Information

Conduct Workplace Occupational Health And Safety (OHS) Inspections Learning Outcomes
The person credited with this course will be able to understand the legislation that applies to occupational health and safety; the impact that non-compliance would have in the workplace and understand the inspection protocols applicable to the workplace. Learners will also be able to carry out physical inspections and record, report and deal with the results of the inspection in order to implement corrective and preventative actions. The area of focus of this programme will be;

Programme Introduction

Programme Breakdown & Duration
Unit Standard Information
Purpose Of The Training

The Occupational Health And Safety Act (Act 85, 1993), As Amended

Section 8: General Duties Of Employers To Their Employees
Section 9: General Duties Of Employers And Self-Employed Persons To Persons Other Than Their Employees
Section 10: General Duties Of Manufacturers, Designers, Importers, Sellers Or Suppliers
Articles
Substances
Section 13: Duties To Inform
Section 14: General Duties Of Employees At Work
Impact Of Non-Compliance On The Organisation
Section 37: Acts Or Omissions By Employees Or Mandataries
Section 38: Offences, Penalties And Special Order Of Court

Specific Inspection Requirements

Workplace Hazards And Risks

Labelling: Dangerous Goods And Substances

Incorrectly Labelled Or Unlabelled Containers
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
Toxic And Corrosive (Combustible) Substances
Radioactive Material (Low To High Level Radiation)
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Solids
Substances – Spontaneously Combustible – Toxic (Air-Reactive) Potential Hazards
Substances – (Water-Reactive) Potential Hazards
Oxidizers (Unstable) Potential Hazards
Organic Peroxides (Heat And Contamination Sensitive/Controlled) Potential Hazards
Substances – Toxic (Non-Combustibles) Potential Hazards
Infectious Substances Potential Hazards
Mixed Load/Unidentified Cargo Potential Hazards
Gases – Inert Potential Hazards
Gases – Flammable Corrosive Potential Hazards
Gases – Oxidizing Potential Hazards

Safety Colours And Symbols

Prohibition Signs
Warning Signs
Safe Condition Signs
Mandatory Action Signs
Typical Safety Signs: Examples

The Risk Associated With Workplace Hazardous Substances

Planning Occupational Health, Safety Inspections
Inspection Protocols
Preparing For Inspection
Additional Aspects Relating To Planning

Aspects To Examine
Workplace Elements
Types Of Hazards To Look Out For In A Workplace

Information To Include In An Inspection Report

Diagram Of Area
Equipment Inventory
Chemical Inventory
Inspection Team Members
Typical Inspection Duration
Frequency Of Inspections

Conducting Occupational Health And Safety Inspection

Observation
Inspection Principles

Risk Assessments

Basic Risk Assessment
Generic Risk Assessment
Detailed Assessment
Implementation Of The Outcome Of The Risk Assessment
Reviewing The Risk Assessment

The Risk Assessment

Structuring Risk Assessment
Considering Both Health And Physicochemical Risks

What To Consider When Assessing Health Risks

The Routes Of Entry By Which The Chemical Can Affect Your Health
The Physical Form And Concentration
The Chemical And Physical Properties Of The Substance

Determining Who Could Be Exposed, And When This Could Occur

How Often Is Exposure Likely To Occur And For How Long
What Is The Estimated Exposure To Hazardous Chemical

Complying With Exposure Standards
Assessing Physicochemical Risks

Fire And Explosion
Other Factors Affecting Fire And Explosion Risks
Off-Site Risks
Risks From Corrosive Substances
Compressed Gases
Asphyxiation Hazards
Compressed Air

Conducting A Risk Assessment

The Risk Assessment Process: An Overview

Hazard Assessment For (PPE)

(PPE) Hazard Assessment

Recording The Risk Assessment

Who Does The Assessment
Seeking External Assistance

Occupational Health And Safety Inspection Report
Inspection Information Requirements
Assessing The Effectiveness Of Corrective Actions

Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme?

Certified copy of your ID document
School certificate Grade 10 or Skills certificate equivalent NQF Level 2

Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in:

Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent
Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent

Target Audience

Employees / Committee Members
Management / Supervisors
SHE Representatives