KM 03 KT 07 - Concepts & Principles and Process of HIRA
- Description
- Curriculum
- Notice
- Reviews
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
Topic elements to be covered include:
KT0701 Describe the process of hazard identification and risk assessment giving practical a. Steps
for identifying hazards; b. Different processes of classifying hazards; c. Typical process for
identifying the related risks; d. Methods of classifying and describing significant risks; e. Scope
(stakeholders, techniques and area); f. Various process steps for conducting the assessment g.
Implementation steps; h. Monitoring and reporting process. (NQF Level: 4)
KT0702 Explain the difference and interrelationship between hazards and risks: a. Definition of a
Hazard; b. Definition of a Risk; c. The cause and effect relationship between hazards and risks;
(NQF Level: 4)
KT0703 Describe what is meant by controls and give examples of controls to prevent hazards from
causing incidents as well as controls to mitigate the consequences when a hazard does cause an
accident/incident. Explain the hierarchy of control of hazards and risks: a. Description as per the
Health and safety regulations. (NQF Level: 4)
KT0704 Explain the legal requirements regarding hazard identification and risk assessment.
Describe the various sources of hazards: a. Different types of hazards; b. The impact of the various
hazards; c. The sources of the different types of hazards; d. Energy as a source of hazard (what this
is and how it works) (NQF Level: 4
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
Topic elements to be covered include:
Explain the document and record classification process for Occupational Health and Statutory documentation and records (Long retention period); b. Confidential documents and records; c. Resources and reference material; d. Other media (manuals, DVDs drawings etc.)
ï‚· Describe the principles for record keeping and archiving documents.
ï‚· Describe the principles for backup and retention of critical documents and records. a. Retention periods; b. Review and updates; c. Disposals
ï‚· Explain the principles of document and record security: a. Statutory requirements; b. Classified documents; c. Unclassified documents. d. Access control; e. Physical security
ï‚· Describe the criteria for the quality of Occupational Health and Safety documentation.
ï‚· Given a range of Occupational health and Safety media, reports and documents. Be able to: a. Classify the documents regarding the need for security and retention; b. Identify deficiencies in the document control systems used; c. Indicate appropriate actions to improve the controls of the documents and media; d. Indicate how to continually optimise the effectiveness of document control
