High‑Energy Control Assessments (5)

In this module, you’ll learn about conducting energy-based observations to calculate a HECA score. We use these scores to measure whether life‑threatening hazards are effectively controlled.

Description

This module explains the central role of HECA in the safety management system, and how we can use leading and lagging indicators as part of creating a full picture of what safety looks like within your organisation.

You’ll learn to identify high‑energy hazards above the 1500‑joule threshold, evaluate whether direct controls meet standards (targeted, strong, forgiving), conduct energy‑based observations using a structured method, and calculate and interpret HECA scores to understand performance.

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