Custom Courses Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

HAZID Training

SAQA US AATICD-0327 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $913 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to identify hazards in the workplace, assess associated risks, and implement effective control measures. It emphasizes a proactive approach to health and safety, enabling participants to contribute to a safer working environment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply hazard identification techniques to recognise potential workplace hazards.
  • Analyze risk assessment processes to determine the level of risk associated with identified hazards.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing control measures and recommend improvements.
  • Design a hazard register for a specific workplace area.
  • Implement risk control measures in accordance with relevant legislation and organizational procedures.
  • Demonstrate the ability to report and document hazards and incidents accurately.

Target Audience

This course is designed for health and safety representatives, supervisors, managers, and any employees responsible for workplace safety.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Hazard Identification and Legal Framework

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and importance of Hazard Identification (HAZID) in the workplace.
• Identify key South African legislation and standards relevant to hazard identification.
• Distinguish between hazard, risk, and risk assessment terminology.
• Recognize the role of HAZID in the overall risk management process.

Topics:
• Definition of hazard, risk, and risk assessment.
• Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and relevant regulations.
• Introduction to the HAZID process and its place in the risk management cycle.
• Key stakeholders and their responsibilities in hazard identification.
• Common hazard categories (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial).
• Case studies of incidents due to inadequate hazard identification.

Day 2: Hazard Identification Techniques and Tools

Objectives:
• Apply various hazard identification techniques such as checklists, brainstorming, and structured what-if.
• Use hazard identification tools like job safety analysis (JSA) and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Conduct a simple hazard identification exercise in a simulated environment.
• Document and report identified hazards effectively.

Topics:
• Overview of HAZID methodologies: checklists, brainstorming, structured what-if, HAZOP.
• Introduction to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and its application.
• Using Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical hazard classification.
• Techniques for identifying hazards in routine and non-routine tasks.
• Human factors in hazard identification.
• Documentation and reporting procedures for identified hazards.

Day 3: Risk Assessment and Prioritization

Objectives:
• Apply risk assessment matrices to evaluate likelihood and severity.
• Prioritize hazards based on risk levels and ALARP principles.
• Understand the hierarchy of controls and its application.
• Develop risk control measures for identified hazards.

Topics:
• Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.
• Risk matrix construction and use.
• ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) principle.
• Hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE.
• Selecting and implementing control measures.
• Residual risk and risk acceptance criteria.

Day 4: Advanced HAZID Techniques and Applications

Objectives:
• Apply advanced HAZID techniques such as HAZOP and FMEA.
• Adapt HAZID to specific industries (e.g., mining, construction, manufacturing).
• Integrate HAZID with other risk assessment tools.
• Conduct a team-based HAZID workshop.

Topics:
• Detailed study of HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) methodology.
• Introduction to FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Industry-specific HAZID applications and case studies.
• Integrating HAZID with environmental and quality risk assessments.
• Facilitating a HAZID workshop: roles, planning, and execution.
• Common pitfalls in HAZID and how to avoid them.

Day 5: Implementation, Monitoring, and Review

Objectives:
• Develop a HAZID implementation plan.
• Establish procedures for ongoing hazard identification and review.
• Understand the role of audits and inspections in maintaining safety.
• Communicate and train others on HAZID processes.

Topics:
• Developing a HAZID action plan and assigning responsibilities.
• Integrating HAZID into daily operations and management systems.
• Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of control measures.
• Incident investigation and lessons learned.
• Safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Final assessment and course review.

Practicals

16 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

The practicals are designed to give learners hands-on experience in applying HAZID techniques in realistic scenarios. Through team-based exercises and workshops, learners will practice identifying hazards, assessing risks, and developing control measures, thereby bridging theory and practice.

Practical Activities
  • Hazard Identification Exercise (Checklists and JSA) — Learners work in small groups to identify hazards in a simulated workplace (e.g., a workshop or construction site) using checklists and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). (4h)
  • Risk Assessment and Prioritization Workshop — Using a case study, learners conduct a risk assessment using a risk matrix, prioritize hazards, and propose control measures based on the hierarchy of controls. (4h)
  • HAZOP and FMEA Simulation — Learners participate in a simulated HAZOP study on a simple process (e.g., a chemical reactor) and a FMEA on a piece of equipment, applying guidewords and failure modes. (4h)
  • Integrated HAZID Project — In a final capstone exercise, learners perform a complete HAZID for a selected scenario, including hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, and a monitoring plan, presented to the class. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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