HIRA Safety | Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - HIRA
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment or HIRA in Safety provides you with a deep understanding of hazards and risk associated with every process, sub-process and activities.
As an Independent Safety Consultant, we support you to use HIRA – a safety management tool in ensuring the health and safety of your people.
Consultivo conducts HIRA studies as per different national & international standards taking into account the plant specific applicable statutory requirements and guidelines.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment – HIRA in Safety is a process that consists of a number of sequential steps such as hazard identification, likelihood and consequence assessment, risk evaluation based on the existing controls and recommendations to reduce those risks which are not under acceptable limits.
Solutions – How Consultivo can help
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HIRA Study
External Service Provider for HIRA Study as an outsourced agency with expertise in different codes & standards, industries, sectors, processes and legal requirements.
Our hazard identification and risk assessment services provide businesses with a comprehensive understanding of the OHS risks they face, as well as strategies for mitigating these risks.
Professional quality HIRA in Safety helps you to design the prevention and mitigation measures in a more robust way.
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HIRA Implementation Support
With our extensive experience of different industry sectors and competent risk professionals, we support organisations for Implementation of HIRA.
This advisory solution includes strategy preparation, capacity building, hazard communications, handholding and progress monitoring.
Our consultants have adequate understanding of applicable OHS legal requirements to your industry and operation. This competence compliments the effectiveness of HIRA consulting.
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HIRA in Safety Training
HIRA – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment safety training is of utmost importance for individuals and organisations. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to identify potential hazards, assess associated risks, and implement effective control measures.
Consultivo Academy conducts HIRA Training for different levels of people like managers, frontline engineers, supervisors and executives, workforce.
These customised trainings can be conducted onsite, online (Online instructor led) or in blended mode.
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Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Support for Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment.
Our experienced consultants help you to design of a JSA or JHA program within your Occupational health & Safety system.
We also conduct customised JSA / JHA Training to suit your requirements.
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Custom made HIRA in Safety services
Do you have a need for something else in your organisation that does not fit into the scope of a regular HIRA?
As an independent safety consultancy firm, we will be happy to work with you to develop a custom- made service that meets your stated needs. You can rely on our expertise to advise and guide you in your journey towards an effective risk management.
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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment | HIRA Safety – How do we do them?
Our HIRA studies help you to plan, identify and manage your OHS risks for better safety performances. With a deep understanding of behavioral safety, safety compliance, process steps and industry insights, we ensure that the results provide you with information that can be used to find that cutting edge.
The major steps for a HIRA in safety are:
Action item 1: Pre activities
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment | HIRA Safety Develop a procedure based on the appropriate risk levels related to your industry sector, processes and people. Select a multidisciplinary core team from the organisation. Train the core team on process of HIRA in safety adequately.
Action item 2: Collect inputs
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment | HIRA Safety Collection of existing information about workplace hazards through the physical tour, the study of the plant operations, previous data, discussions with process owners Identify health hazards through an Occupational health survey Conduct previous incident investigations
Action item 3: Identify hazards
Based on action item 2, identify hazards associated with normal or routine, non-routine and emergency situations
Action item 4: Conduct risk assessment
Evaluate each hazard by considering the severity of potential outcomes the likelihood that an event or exposure will occur, and the number of workers who might be exposed. Characterize the nature of identified hazards, identify interim control measures, and prioritize the hazards for control.
Action Item 5: Set additional controls
Provide recommendations for additional risk control measures to bring the risk to acceptable level Compilation of the Risk register
Action Item 6: Hazard communications
Plan & communicate suitably to all the people concerned and may get affected by the identified hazards
Action Item 7: Review the assessment and reassess if necessary
Periodic review of HIRA Safety is mandatory and if necessary, re-assess any controls in place as and when required.
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Process Hazard Analysis - PHA
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is a detailed and specialised approach for identifying, evaluating, and controlling the hazards of processes. They must be appropriate to the complexity of the processes.
Few PHA services offered by Consultivo are
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
- Hazard Identification Study (HAZID)
- Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
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The uniqueness of Consultivo Solutions - HIRA in Safety
A unique risk-based HIRA Register with scored evaluation, risk priority number and suggested remedial measures.
- A management dashboard with scientific data visualisation through graphs, charts, heat maps
- Identified gaps against statutory requirements, national and international standards with a risk rating
- Recommendations for closing the gaps
- Industry experienced competent safety consultants
The uniqueness of Consultivo solutions
- A unique end-to-end solution customised to your existing system and need
- In line with statutory requirements, national and international standards, guidelines and industry best practices
- HIRA conducted by industry experienced practical and competent consulting team
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Impact Stories
The impact we create. The excellence we inspire.
Read a few of our stories as we partner organisations as an ESG, Sustainability and People Advisory Consulting Firm.
The internationally reputed company is a major construction, mining and power solutions provider with more than 25 locations in India. Their major challenge was working with multiple standards and legal requirements of different stakeholders.
We started with the development of an inhouse standard and guideline which was implemented across the locations.
We customized our scored assessment protocol ‘Protosafe’ as per their requirements and developed a three year plan. The safety performance scorecard provided the required guidelines to the management for improvement. Our recommendations facilitated the actions.
A definite positive trend of improvements observed in the subsequent years.
Relevant Standards and Protocols used:
Consultivo ProtoSafe, IS 14489, Indian Legal Requirements, ISO 45001
Industry
Construction, power, heavy equipment and services
25 Locations across India
4000+ workpersons
Since 2018
Project ongoing till April 2023.
An international automotive manufacturer intended to reduce the OHS risks across the value chain – dealers/workshops. We created a customized OHS audit protocol keeping the focus on the relevant potential hazards and risks. The outcome includes analytics, scoring, benchmarking among the entities.
The project is ongoing for 1200+ units across India.
Relevant Standards and Protocols used:
Consultivo ProtoSafe, IS 14489, Indian Legal Requirements, ISO 45001
Industry
1200+ units
A large Naphtha Based Petrochemical Complex needed statutory safety audit as per IS 14489 standard. This audit was intended for meeting compliance and finding out potential risks from an independent expert perspective.
Consultivo was selected after a rigorous technical evaluation process which was focused on the quality of experience and expertise of both the organization as well as the auditors. The team was carefully chosen with diversified expertise in General Safety, Fire Safety, Process Safety and Electrical Safety with adequate Oil & Gas (Refinery & Petrochemical) experience.
The audit was conducted as per IS 14489:2018 standard and a detailed report was submitted with specific gaps, risks and recommendations.
Relevant Standards and Protocols used:
Consultivo ProtoSafe, IS 14489, Indian Legal Requirements, ISO 45001
Industry
Construction, power, heavy equipment and services
One Location with Naptha Cracker Unit and 12 Associated Plants
Captive Power Plant
Pipeline to Jetty
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Curiosity Zone
Some more answers to your questions – FAQ
When to carry out a Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) Study?
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Study | HIRA Safety
- Hazard identification and Risk Assessment study is the starting point of planning and implementing any structured safety management system. Once we have identified hazards and evaluate risks through HIRA, we can start planning for further controls and mitigation measures.
- HIRA Training is to be conducted for the persons who participate in HIRA Study.
- Furthermore, it must be carried out prior to a particular activity or task being carried out. An effective HIRA process helps to eliminate, reduce or suitably control occupational health & safety risks for the persons involved with (or affected by) the task and activity.
- A risk assessment should be reviewed periodically or in case of significant changes in the process or system which may affect the risk level. The periodicity is to be calculated proportionate to the level of risk involved.
- Relevant risk assessments should be reviewed following an accident or even an incident. This is required to verify whether the control measures and level of evaluated risk were appropriate or require modification.
Who is responsible for the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment?
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment | HIRA Safety
The responsibility of conducting HIRA lies entirely with the organisation. It can be done by the company’s internal team or they can appoint external agencies with the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to support the internal team.
Globally, in most of the countries, employers are responsible and accountable for taking reasonable steps to identify workplace hazards and ensure effective control measures to prevent injury or ill health. So, even if the HIRA process is delegated, it is ultimately the responsibility of the company management to ensure it is effectively managed.
It’s also very important to communicate the hazards associated to the processes and tasks are to be communicated to the relevant people. It’s a good practice to involve the relevant people in the risk assessment process.
Consultivo provides in-house training (both online and on-site) on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment study for different levels of people.
Courses can be customised as per your industry, locational activities and level of participants.
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How Consultivo can help in HIRA for my organisation?
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment | HIRA Safety
As an outsourced agency, Consultivo provides complete support services for your HIRA in Safety starting from the planning stage to implementation help. Our consultants are experienced and have done this for several organisations.
We also conduct in-house training (both online and on-site) on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment study for different levels of people.
Courses are generally customised as per your industry, locational activities and level of participants.
Find out more about Hazard identification and Risk Assessment Training
Why are risk assessments important?
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment | HIRA Safety
Risk assessment part of the planning process in an occupational health & safety management system. It is a structured, systematic and detailed evaluation of all potential hazards involving personnel, plant, services and operation methods to ensure that OHS risks are suitably eliminated, reduced or controlled.
The main purpose of risk assessments are:
- To identify the hazards and evaluate their significance based on the existing safeguards available to control the risks
- Suggest additional control measures to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- Prepare a HIRA Safety Risk Register that will help in continuously monitoring these risks. The risk register is a dynamic document which includes further changes.
HIRA in Safety or occupational health & safety management is considered as a cornerstone.
What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
A job, activity or task related hazard analysis is a technique that focuses on job or tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur.
It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Ideally, after you identify uncontrolled hazards, you will take steps to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level.
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