Saturday, 13 December 2025

⚠️ 2. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)

 ⚠️ 2. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)



Professional Explanation


Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment is a systematic process used to find potential hazards, analyze the level of risk, and implement effective control measures. HIRA helps prevent accidents before they happen by recognizing unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and environmental hazards.


Key Points


Identify hazards such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, biological, and physical hazards.


Assess risk based on severity and likelihood.


Apply hierarchy of controls: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative, PPE.


Document findings and communicate to all workers.


Review and update HIRA regularly, especially after incidents or changes in work activity.

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