Accredited Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

The person credited with this unit standard 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.

Course outline

The qualifying learner is capable of:

explaining 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.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.

Summative assessment

Written assessment and practical exercise to be completed at the end of course.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

Accredited:

Unit Standard Title:

Conduct workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections

E-Learning Price:

Not available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning

Credits:

SAQA ID:

None

Professional Body:

SACPCMP

CPD Points:

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

Management and supervisors • HSE representatives and other HSE practitioners • Any person who is expected to carry out formal hazard identification and risk assessments

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