HIRA TRAINING (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)

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HIRA TRAINING (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)

HIRA Training provides participants with the knowledge and skills to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, and implement effective control measures. The course strengthens workplace safety culture and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations in the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain.

Course Objective

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

  • Recognize workplace hazards systematically.
  • Apply risk assessment techniques effectively.
  • Prioritize hazards based on severity and likelihood.
  • Recommend and implement appropriate control measures.
  • Ensure compliance with UAE legal and international safety standards (OSHA, ISO 45001).

Target Audience

This training is designed for:

  • Supervisors and line managers.
  • HSE officers and safety professionals.
  • Engineers and project managers.
  • Workers in construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, logistics, and facility management.
  • Anyone responsible for workplace health and safety.

Outline / Modules

Module 1: Introduction to HIRA

  • Importance of hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Legal framework and compliance requirements in UAE. 

Module 2: Understanding Hazards

  • Types of hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial).
  • Hazard categories in construction, industrial, and logistics environments. 

Module 3: Risk Assessment Principles

  • Key definitions: hazard, risk, risk assessment, control measures.
  • Steps in risk assessment (Identify → Evaluate → Control). 

Module 4: HIRA Process in Detail

  • Hazard spotting techniques.
  • Risk matrix and severity-likelihood rating.
  • Developing risk registers.
  • Examples and case studies from UAE workplaces. 

Module 5: Control Measures

  • Hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE).
  • Practical application in different industries. 

Module 6: Documentation & Reporting

  • Preparing risk assessment reports.
  • Maintaining HIRA records for compliance.
  • Role of HIRA in safety audits and inspections. 

Module 7: Practical Workshop & Case Studies

  • Real-life hazard identification exercises.
  • Group activity: preparing a sample HIRA for a task.

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Duration & Validity

  • Duration: 1 Day (6–8 hours)
  • Validity: 2 Years (certificate renewal recommended)

Price Information / Enroll

Course fees vary based on category and training format.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a safety training that teaches workers and supervisors how to identify hazards, assess risks, and apply preventive measures to avoid accidents.

 Yes, many industries such as construction, oil & gas, and logistics require HIRA compliance under UAE labor and safety laws.

Anyone involved in workplace operations, supervision, or safety management.

Risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and whenever new processes, equipment, or work environments are introduced.

 Yes, participants receive an accredited certificate valid for 2 years.