Risk assessment is the foundation of safe work planning. In this HSEdx micro-course, learners are introduced to HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) in a practical and easy-to-follow way. The course explains how to identify hazards for a task, assess risk using severity and likelihood, apply controls using the hierarchy of controls, and review residual risk after controls are implemented. With workplace examples and common mistakes to avoid, this course supports workers and supervisors in making safer decisions before starting work and improving the quality of job planning and hazard control.
Dr. Chiragkumar K. Makwana is a globally experienced Occupational Safety & Health professional, academic leader, and QHSSE consultant with over a decade of progressive experience across industrial safety, fire protection systems, emergency preparedness, and international compliance frameworks.
He holds a Doctorate in Occupational Safety & Health, along with Post Diplomas in Industrial Safety and Industrial Safety Management, and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Currently serving as QHSSE Consultant to Al Dhara Holdings (ADQ Group), he leads life safety and emergency preparedness strategy across operations in the UAE, Romania, Egypt, Serbia, and the USA, managing a geographically dispersed safety team.
His key contributions include:
Development and global implementation of Safe Working Procedures (SWPs)
Fire & Life Safety audits and compliance reporting (including UAE and European sites)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective action frameworks
Development of safety dashboards for KPI monitoring and compliance tracking
Technical leadership on fire protection systems, inspection, and upgrades
Emirates Civil Defense audit preparedness and documentation systems
As CEO & Senior Safety Faculty at the National Fire Safety Institute (since 2015), he:
Leads curriculum development in Fire & Industrial Safety
Conducts advanced training for Safety Officers, Engineers, and Industry Professionals
Has delivered 100+ technical training sessions and workshops
Develops customized Disaster Management Plans for major entities such as Ahmedabad One Mall and GIFT City
Supervises academic and operational teams ensuring educational excellence
He is also a co-author of the book “Industrial Fire Safety Management” and contributes to ongoing publications in Safety Management.
Fire & Life Safety Strategy
Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Management
Risk Assessment & HIRA
Regulatory Compliance & Safety Audits
SOP & Safety Documentation Development
Multi-site Safety Program Implementation
Incident Investigation & RCA
Corporate & Industrial Safety Training
Before his academic leadership role, Dr. Makwana held engineering and quality assurance positions in manufacturing and engineering firms, supervising technical teams and supporting safety-critical compliance systems.
Dr. Makwana combines academic depth, industrial exposure, and international consulting experience, making him a highly competent instructor for advanced Fire, Industrial Safety, and QHSSE programs aligned with global standards.
