Course Description: This beginner-friendly course breaks down the fundamental concepts of Hazard, Threat, and Risk. Often used interchangeably, these terms have distinct meanings that are critical for making informed decisions in everyday life, the workplace, and high-stakes industries like shipping and aviation. Through clear definitions, relatable examples, and practical quizzes, you will learn to identify hazards, assess threats, evaluate risks, and implement basic controls to protect yourself, others, and assets.
Target Audience: Absolute beginners, safety enthusiasts, office employees, logistics personnel, aviation newcomers, and anyone interested in improving their personal and professional safety awareness.
Features
- Multi-Lingual in many Indian and International Languages
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 3 Lessons
- Lifetime
- 📂 Module 1: Hazards, Threats, and Risks (TEM Basics)Learning Objectives: Define a "Hazard" in your own words. Differentiate between a hazard and an incident. Identify common hazards in daily life, the office, shipping, and aviation. Categorise hazards into different types (e.g., physical, chemical, ergonomic).2
- 📂 Part 2: Module 2 - Understanding ThreatsLearning Objectives: Define a "Threat" and distinguish it from a hazard. Understand the element of "intent" in threat assessment. Identify different types of threats (human, natural, organisational). Recognise threats in various contexts.2
- Part 3: Module 3 - Understanding RiskLearning Objectives: Define "Risk" as the combination of likelihood and consequence. Understand the Risk Equation: Risk = Likelihood x Severity. Learn the basics of Risk Assessment and the Hierarchy of Controls. Apply risk evaluation to scenarios from different environments.2
Instructor
I’m a published author and airline captain with over 35 years in civil aviation and 18,000+ flight hours on the Boeing 777 and Airbus A320.
As the Founder of Safety Matters Foundation, I work to enhance aviation safety through training, research, and regulatory advocacy.
I’ve led safety, training and operations at IndiGo and AirAsia India, presented at ISASI and the Flight Safety Foundation, and hold a Fellowship from the Royal Aeronautical Society (UK).
📚 Author of published books: mindFly and Varaha
🔗 safetymatters.co.in
