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Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC)

Introduction

HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control) is a systematic process used to:

  1. Identify hazards in the workplace
  2. Assess the risks associated with those hazards
  3. Control the risks using appropriate measures

It is a core component of any Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System and is required by law in Malaysia.

Legal Requirements in Malaysia

HIRARC is legally mandated under:

Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (amendment 2022)

  • Section 18B: Employers are now explicitly required to conduct risk assessments at the workplace.
  • This includes identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing controls—i.e., the HIRARC process.

Why is HIRARC Important?

  • Foundation of workplace risk management
  • Ensures proactive hazard control before incidents occur
  • Supports legal compliance and audit readiness
  • Guides development of SOPs, inductions, and training
  • Improves communication between safety teams and operations

Benefits to the organization

Reduced workplace accidents and injuries

Improved decision-making through structured risk analysis

Greater employee confidence and participation in OSH

Stronger compliance with DOSH, ISO, and client requirements

Supports continuous improvement in safety performance

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FAQs

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Risk Control – the Malaysian methodology endorsed by DOSH.

Safety committee members, supervisors, engineers, and anyone responsible for workplace risk assessments.

Yes – participants conduct site walkthroughs and develop HIRARC worksheets under guidance.

Training fully aligns with DOSH HIRARC 2008 Guideline and ISO 45001:2018 requirements.

No, but familiarity with your own processes helps during exercises.

Editable HIRARC forms, a risk matrix, and example control hierarchies are included.

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