Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Master HIRA methodology used across oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Learn to identify hazards systematically, quantify risks using 5x5 and 7x7 matrices, and apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce risk to ALARP.
What You'll Learn
- Define hazard, risk, consequence, and likelihood
- Identify hazards using walk-throughs, checklists, HAZOP, and JSA
- Apply 5x5 and 7x7 risk matrices to quantify risk
- Implement the hierarchy of controls (Elimination → PPE)
- Reduce risks to ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable)
- Document risk assessments to international standards
Course Curriculum
HIRA Fundamentals
Hazard vs risk, consequence, likelihood, and risk perception.
Hazard Identification Techniques
Walk-through, checklists, HAZOP, JSA, and incident analysis.
Risk Matrices & Scoring
5x5, 7x7 matrices, and qualitative vs quantitative assessment.
Hierarchy of Controls
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE.
ALARP Principle
Cost-benefit analysis and reasonable practicability.
Documentation & Review
Risk register, periodic review, and management of change.
Who This Course Is For
- HSE engineers and safety managers
- Supervisors and line managers
- Project managers and site engineers
- Quality and compliance professionals
- Operations staff in regulated industries
Requirements
- No prior certification required for awareness-level content
- Basic English reading and comprehension
- A desktop, tablet, or mobile device with internet access
- A free Udemy account to enroll and receive your certificate
Why Enroll in This Course
This course is part of PTI Oman's full catalogue of 26+ professional HSE training programmes. Content is designed to meet international standards (OSHA, ISO, and GCC regulatory requirements) and is delivered by certified trainers with extensive field experience in the Gulf region.
Upon completion, you receive a verifiable Udemy Certificate of Completion, widely accepted by HSE departments and employers across the oil & gas, construction, and industrial sectors.
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