JAFO HIRA Training develops practical capability in hazard identification and risk assessment for South African workplaces. Learners work through the difference between hazards and risks, structured assessment steps, risk-rating methods, controls and action tracking.
Programme duration, assessment, certification status and delivery details are confirmed for the specific course before enrolment.
Who should attend?
- Supervisors, team leaders and operational managers.
- SHE Representatives and health and safety committee members.
- Safety officers and OHS coordinators.
- Employees who participate in task or workplace risk assessments.
- Project, maintenance and contractor-management personnel.
Learning outcomes
Depending on the confirmed programme, learners should be able to define the assessment scope, identify hazards, determine who may be affected, evaluate likelihood and consequence, select controls using the hierarchy of controls, assign corrective actions and review residual risk.
Typical course content
- Legal and organisational reasons for risk assessment.
- Hazard, risk, exposure and control terminology.
- Routine, non-routine and emergency activities.
- Workplace observation and employee consultation.
- Risk matrices and consistent rating methods.
- The hierarchy of controls.
- Risk registers, action owners and target dates.
- Review triggers and change management.
- Practical assessment exercises.
Practical workplace application
For corporate groups, examples can be aligned to genuine operations without exposing confidential information. The employer should provide an overview of tasks, equipment, substances, contractor interfaces and known high-risk activities before delivery.
Delivery options
JAFO can scope classroom, live virtual or on-site group delivery where suitable. Blended support may be available where the programme permits digital preparation or follow-up.
Programme evidence
Where accredited or formally assessed delivery is required, request the current programme approval, assessment and certification evidence before booking. JAFO confirms course status in writing and avoids unsupported blanket accreditation claims.
Related JAFO resources
Read the practical guide What Is HIRA?, explore risk-assessment consulting support or browse other OHS courses.
Request HIRA training
Request a HIRA Training proposal with your location, learner count, workplace context and preferred dates. JAFO will confirm the appropriate programme, facilitator availability, commercial terms and next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is this suitable for beginners?
The appropriate entry level is confirmed when the learner group and required outcome are reviewed.
Can the course use our risk matrix?
Corporate delivery may reference an employer’s approved method where this is agreed and suitable for the programme.
Does training replace a workplace risk assessment?
No. Training builds capability; the employer must still ensure that suitable assessments are completed and maintained for the workplace.