HIRARC Training — Spot Hazards Before They Become Headlines
Practical Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control for Malaysian workplaces. Delivered on-site in English, BM or Mandarin.
Also known in Malay as: Kursus Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC)
Legal basis: OSH Act 1994 [Act 514]; DOSH HIRARC Guidelines 2008
1–2 days
On-site, anywhere in Malaysia
English, BM & Mandarin
HRD Corp claimable
Certificate of attendance
Who it’s for
Safety officers & OSH coordinators
Operations & plant managers
Project managers & site supervisors
HR directors & compliance managers
Small business owners
When you need it
- DOSH audit or compliance inspection is coming. Show a complete, dated HIRARC register with risk scores and control measures.
- New project, machinery, or chemical process starting. Assess risks before the first shift, not after the first incident.
- An incident has already happened. Re-do the HIRARC to find root causes and prevent recurrence.
- You need to comply with OSH Act s.15. Every employer must provide a safe workplace; HIRARC is how you prove you assessed the risks.
- Your team has never done formal risk assessment. We train them to build the register themselves, so the skill stays in-house.
What your team walks away with
- Write a compliant HIRARC register that satisfies DOSH inspectors
- Calculate Likelihood × Severity risk scores using the DOSH matrix
- Apply the hierarchy of controls from elimination to PPE
- Present findings to management with clear action items and timelines
- Integrate HIRARC with emergency response and Safe Work Procedures
See it in action
- Hazard-spotting site walk. Walk the actual workplace with the trainer and spot hazards most people miss — frayed cables, blocked exits, ergonomic risks, chemical storage gaps.
- Risk-scoring workshop. Sit in groups and score real hazards from your site using the Likelihood × Severity matrix. Debate the numbers until the team agrees.
- Control-measure brainstorming. For every high-risk item, brainstorm controls from elimination down to PPE. Write them into the register with responsible persons and deadlines.
- Register build. By the end of day two, your team has a draft HIRARC register for one full work area, ready for management sign-off.
How it runs at your site
1
You send headcount and dates
WhatsApp your site location, number of participants and preferred dates.
2
We confirm and arrive
We confirm the session, bring templates and stationery, and run the 1–2 day training at your site.
3
Assessment and records
Participants complete a practical risk-assessment exercise. We hand over attendance records, certificates, and the draft HIRARC register.
Syllabus
View the full module list
- Introduction to HIRARC and Malaysian law — OSH Act 1994 [Act 514], DOSH HIRARC Guidelines 2008, and employer duties under Section 15.
- Hazard identification techniques — Job safety analysis, site inspection, incident review, and worker consultation methods.
- The risk matrix: Likelihood and Severity — How to score each hazard using the DOSH 5×5 matrix and avoid common rating errors.
- Risk evaluation and prioritisation — Tolerable vs intolerable risk, ALARP concept, and which hazards need immediate action.
- The hierarchy of controls — Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE — with Malaysian examples.
- Building the HIRARC register — Step-by-step documentation: work activity, hazard, effect, existing controls, L, S, risk level, recommended controls, PIC.
- Review, monitoring, and continuous improvement — When to review (annual, post-incident, process change), KPIs, and management reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HIRARC and why is it mandatory in Malaysia?
HIRARC stands for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control. Under the OSH Act 1994 [Act 514], as amended by the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022 [A1648], every employer must conduct risk assessment to protect workers. HIRARC is the standard methodology endorsed by DOSH.
How long does HIRARC training take?
Naja Safety’s HIRARC training runs 1–2 days depending on your site complexity and team size. We deliver at your premises nationwide.
Who should attend HIRARC training?
Safety officers, OSH coordinators, operations managers, project managers, HR directors, and small business owners who need to comply with the OSH Act 1994 [Act 514], as amended by the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022 [A1648].
Can HIRARC training be done on-site?
Yes. We regularly deliver on-site HIRARC training across Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang, Sedenak, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and nationwide.
Is HIRARC training HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. Naja Safety is a HRD Corp registered training provider. Our HIRARC training is claimable under the SBL-KHAS scheme.
Do you provide HIRARC templates and forms?
Yes. Every participant receives downloadable HIRARC form templates in PDF and Excel formats, including the risk-scoring matrix and conditional formatting. You can also download them here.
How is HIRARC different from a general safety audit?
HIRARC is a proactive, systematic process that identifies hazards before incidents occur and assigns risk scores to prioritise controls. A safety audit typically checks compliance after the fact.
What languages is HIRARC training available in?
English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin. Tell us your team’s preferred language when you book.
What happens after the HIRARC register is completed?
The register becomes a living document. It must be reviewed annually, after any incident, or when there is a significant change in work processes, materials, or equipment.
What should participants bring?
A notepad, calculator, and any existing incident reports or site maps. We provide templates, stationery, and a training manual.
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Practical hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control delivered at your site. WhatsApp your headcount and location to get started.