Certified Hazard Identification Specialist (CHIS)

In today’s increasingly complex and dynamic professional environment, the ability to accurately identify hazards and assess their potential impact has become an essential skill for organizations seeking to protect their resources and ensure the continuity of their operations. Geneva Business School of Management proudly presents the specialized program titled “Certified Hazard Identification Specialist (CHIS)”, designed as a comprehensive professional reference that equips participants with advanced knowledge and practical tools for detecting, analyzing, and reporting hazards with precision and methodological accuracy. This program emphasizes the development of analytical and technical skills that enable participants to recognize potential hazards early on, while fostering a proactive mindset that supports preventive strategies and strengthens organizational resilience when facing sudden challenges.

Target Audience

• Executive managers and department heads who are responsible for setting organizational policies and ensuring a safe and stable working environment.

• Risk and compliance officers who require advanced tools and precise methodologies to identify and evaluate hazards across various sectors.

• Occupational safety and health engineers who aim to enhance their technical expertise in predicting risks and designing strategies to mitigate their impact.

• Team leaders and supervisors in critical industries such as energy, transportation, and logistics, where hazard identification is fundamental to sustainable success.

• Professionals in corporate security and business continuity management who aspire to earn an internationally recognized certification that strengthens their professional standing.

Program Objectives

• Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the importance of hazard identification and its central role in safeguarding individuals and protecting institutional assets.

• Enable participants to apply advanced tools and techniques for detecting hazards and assessing their likelihood of occurrence and potential impact.

• Develop participants’ skills in creating hazard matrices and designing early warning systems that support timely and effective decision-making.

• Strengthen participants’ ability to prepare professional hazard reports that serve as a cornerstone for strategic planning and organizational resilience.

• Foster a proactive and preventive approach that empowers participants to anticipate future threats and address them before they escalate.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Hazard Concepts

  • Defining hazards and exploring their applications in different organizational contexts.

  • Differentiating between types of hazards: operational, strategic, financial, and security-related.

  • Understanding the link between hazard management and business continuity.

  • Governance principles connected to hazard identification and management.

• Institutional Framework for Hazard Identification

  • The role of senior management in supporting hazard identification programs.

  • Structuring teams dedicated to hazard detection and analysis.

  • Policies and procedures that govern organizational hazard identification.

  • The significance of documentation and reporting in hazard monitoring.

• Hazard Identification Tools and Techniques

  • Approaches to recognizing internal and external hazards.

  • Using brainstorming sessions and interviews as tools for identifying threats.

  • Analyzing historical data to predict future hazards.

  • The role of technology in enhancing hazard identification processes.

• Hazard Analysis and Assessment

  • Standards for evaluating the likelihood of hazards.

  • Measuring the severity and impact of hazards on organizational objectives.

  • Applying probability-impact matrices as assessment tools.

  • Ranking and prioritizing hazards based on their significance.

• Applying Quantitative and Qualitative Models

  • Quantitative models for measuring hazards using numerical data and probabilities.

  • Qualitative models for analyzing different scenarios.

  • Advantages and limitations of both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

  • Integrating multiple approaches for more accurate outcomes.

• Developing Hazard Response Plans

  • Core principles of designing an effective response plan.

  • Strategic options: avoidance, mitigation, transfer, or acceptance of hazards.

  • Defining roles, responsibilities, and resource allocation.

  • How response plans reduce potential damages and maintain continuity.

• Information Management and Reporting

  • Preparing accurate and professional hazard reports.

  • Key performance indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of hazard identification.

  • Ensuring transparency when sharing hazard reports with stakeholders.

  • Using information systems to document and track hazards.

• International Standards in Hazard Identification

  • Reviewing leading global standards such as ISO 31000.

  • Compliance with international requirements to build credibility.

  • Integrating international standards with local regulations.

  • The role of international accreditation in enhancing organizational reputation.

• Building a Risk-Aware Organizational Culture

  • Promoting awareness of hazard identification at all organizational levels.

  • The role of leadership in encouraging preventive and proactive practices.

  • Embedding hazard identification processes within daily operations.

  • Encouraging employees to actively contribute to hazard monitoring.

• Continuous Improvement and Development

  • Regularly reviewing hazard identification methods and tools.

  • Introducing innovation into monitoring and analytical systems.

  • The importance of ongoing training to build advanced competencies.

  • Long-term strategies for developing organizational resilience.