Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) for Mining

This practical course will provide learners with the necessary tools and skills to enable them to carry out hazard identification and risk assessments in the workplace. The aim of the course is to enable responsible and informed contributions to the health and safety effort in the workplace.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed.

Summative assessment

Assessment to be done at the end of the course.

Course outline

By the end of the course, the successful learner will be able to:

  • Explaining:
    • the HIRA process
    • the different types of HIRA in the workplace.
  • Selecting the appropriate HIRA method for different circumstances
  • Describing and applying the techniques used in HIRA in the workplace
  • Conducting a risk assessment using the HIRA methodology
  • Identifying applicable control measures

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: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Management and supervisors • HSE practitioners and HSE representatives • Any person who is expected to carry out formal hazard identification and risk assessments for health and safety practices underground at NQF Level 1
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R2 794,50 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:2 days
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Management and supervisors • HSE practitioners and HSE representatives • Any person who is expected to carry out formal hazard identification and risk assessments for health and safety practices underground at NQF Level 1
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R3 726,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Management and supervisors • HSE practitioners and HSE representatives • Any person who is expected to carry out formal hazard identification and risk assessments for health and safety practices underground at NQF Level 1
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