Understanding HIRA & Its Importance

✅HIRA is mandatory under the Factories Act, 1948 and OSH Code, 2020 for all warehouse operations.
✅It identifies and quantifies hazards across docks, racking zones, and dispatch areas before accidents occur.
✅Findings must integrate with the OHS Management System and ISO-45001 safety audits.

Identifying Key Warehouse Hazards

✅Mechanical risks: Forklift collisions, conveyor entrapment, and loading-dock accidents.
✅Chemical risks: Spills, fumes, and flammable storage requiring MSDS and containment.
✅Ergonomic/electrical risks: Poor lifting posture, repetitive scanning, and faulty wiring hazards.

Risk Evaluation & Control

✅Each hazard is rated by Likelihood × Severity and mitigated via the Hierarchy of Controls.
✅Controls and signage must be verified quarterly or before new operations begin.
✅Maintain digital HIRA records for 5 years to ensure audit readiness and legal compliance.

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