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HIRA & Its Types

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) is a systematic process that helps identify and evaluate potential hazards in a workplace, and the risks they pose to people, the environment, or processes. The goal of HIRA is to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses by addressing potential hazards before they become safety incidents. 

HIRA is a critical component of occupational health and safety. It can help organizations:

• Prioritize mitigation efforts
• 
  Allocate resources efficiently
• Establish a safer work environment
• Reduce accidents
• Lower operational costs
• Comply with safety regulations
• Enhance employee morale and productivity
• Strengthen safety culture 

Types of HIRA

1. Initial HIRA: Conducted during the planning and design phase of a new project or process.
2. Periodic HIRA: Regularly scheduled HIRA reviews to update and revise risk assessments.
3. Reactive HIRA: Conducted in response to an incident, accident, or near-miss.
4. Proactive HIRA: Focuses on identifying potential hazards and risks before they occur.
5. Quantitative HIRA: Uses numerical data and statistics to assess risk levels.
6. Qualitative HIRA: Uses descriptive analysis and expert judgment to assess risk levels.
7. Generic HIRA: Applies to common hazards and risks across an industry or organization.
8. Site-specific HIRA: Focuses on unique hazards and risks specific to a particular site or location.
9. Task-specific HIRA: Examines hazards and risks associated with specific tasks or jobs.
10. Process-specific HIRA: Analyzes hazards and risks related to specific processes or operations.

Remember, HIRA is an essential tool for identifying and mitigating potential hazards and risks in the workplace.