Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for Mining NOSA

    Course details

    SHE management is one of the key challenges facing global mining firms in Africa and NOSA is best positioned to assist in mitigating this risk. With its global footprint NOSA is continually working towards innovative solutions to help mining companies succeed in an ever-changing business environment. Through NOSA's extensive training we have a proven track record of reducing injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

    • Training Programmes: NOSA's training programmes provide the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and manage SHE risks within the mining industry
    • Integrated Malaria Management: NOSA offers an integrated solution that helps combat and manage the disease and its consequences
    • NOSA Mine Management Training and Mentoring Programme: In addition to the other mining training programmes, this unique programme provides the opportunity to grow mining professionals through structured training and ongoing mentoring
    • Snake, Scorpion and Spider Risk Management: Mining companies often operate in environments where employees are exposed to snakes and other reptiles. Accordingly, it is important to ensure that staff are properly trained and equipped to deal with these risks. NOSA, in collaboration with Reptile Ventures, offers various training programmes for employees in the mining industry, including snake and reptile awareness, snake handling, and first aid and emergency procedures for snake bites

    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.

    COURSE OUTLINE

    • Explain the HIRA process
    • Explain the different types of HIRA in the workplace
    • Select the appropriate HIRA method for different circumstances
    • Describe and apply the techniques used in HIRA in the workplace
    • Conduct a risk assessment using the HIRA methodology
    • Identify applicable control measures

    TARGET GROUPS

    • Management and supervisors
    • SHE practitioners and SHE representatives
    • Any person who is expected to carry out formal hazard identification and risk assessments
    Updated on 02 June, 2016

    About NOSA

    • NOSA provides occupational health, safety and environmental risk management services and solutions and is the exclusive provider of both the NOSA Five Star Grading System and SAMTRAC.The business was acquired and restructured by MICROmega Holdings Limited in 2005, with a strong focus on creating a national service provider that met the growing demand for occupational health and safety services. NOSA offers over 50 safety, health, environmental and quality training courses, including the industry leader SAMTRAC.
    • NOSA Auditing provides holistic solutions which are based on more than 60 years of experience and range from legal compliance audits to integrated health, safety and environmental audits. These systems have a proven track record of reducing the injury and fatality rates in the workplace and have been implemented by companies on five continents. Managed services provide consulting services which include the design, implementation and review of business processes.
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