HIRARC

HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control) is a practical workplace safety course that teaches participants how to systematically identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective control measures. The course covers hazard identification, risk assessment methods, the hierarchy of controls, action planning, documentation, and review of control effectiveness.

1-Day Training Programme
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Target Participants

• Safety and Health Committee members
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Safety personnel
• Engineers and technical personnel
• Managers and project personnel
• Employees involved in work planning, supervision, or risk assessment

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between a hazard and a risk.
• Identify hazards related to people, equipment, materials, environment, work methods, chemicals, vehicles, and ergonomics.
• Conduct HIRARC for routine, non-routine, maintenance, emergency, and abnormal activities.
• Assess risk based on likelihood and severity using a consistent approach.
• Apply the Hierarchy of Controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
• Recommend practical and effective risk control measures.
• Assign responsibilities, target dates, and follow-up actions.
• Prepare and document HIRARC assessments clearly.
• Review whether implemented controls are effective.

Why It’s Worth Attending

• Provides a practical approach to workplace hazard and risk management.
• Helps participants identify risks before accidents or incidents occur.
• Improves consistency and quality when conducting HIRARC assessments.
• Develops the ability to select higher-level and more effective controls, rather than relying mainly on PPE.
• Supports better planning, supervision, training, procurement, and operational decision-making.
• Helps organisations strengthen their safety culture and continuous improvement practices.
• Practical exercises allow participants to apply HIRARC principles to realistic workplace activities.

Assessment & Certification

• Assessment may include knowledge checks, practical HIRARC exercises, case studies, and group discussions.
• Participants may be required to identify hazards, assess risk levels, and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Successful participants may receive a Certificate of Completion/Achievement, subject to the training provider’s requirements.
• The course provides a foundation for conducting and contributing to workplace HIRARC, while organisations should continue to apply their own procedures and competency requirements.