DOSH Audit Failure
DOSH inspectors specifically request the HIRARC register during compliance audits. An outdated or generic HIRARC is treated as non-compliance. Employers face fines and stop-work orders.
Universal Mandate
HIRARC & Risk Management — Statutory Workplace Assessment
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control. Required for every Malaysian workplace with 5 or more workers under the OSH Act 1994.
Do You Need a HIRARC?
Under the OSH Act 1994, every employer must conduct a systematic Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) for their workplace. Yet many Malaysian SMEs have either never completed one, or their HIRARC is a generic template downloaded from the internet that does not reflect actual site hazards.
The Stakes
Civil Litigation Evidence
In the event of an accident, an inadequate HIRARC can be used as evidence of negligence in civil litigation. A robust, site-specific register is your best defence.
Insurance Premium Impact
Insurance underwriters increasingly review HIRARC documentation when setting premiums. A current, well-maintained register signals proactive risk management and can reduce rates.
Hazard Profile
Generic Template HIRARC
Downloaded templates with hazards that do not exist on your site and missing hazards that do. Useless in court or inspection.
No Risk Quantification
HIRARC entries that describe hazards but do not calculate risk levels or assign control priorities.
Missing Control Verification
Controls listed in the HIRARC that were never implemented or tested for effectiveness.
Outdated Registers
HIRARC documents from 3+ years ago that do not reflect new machinery, processes, or chemicals introduced since.
Warning Signs
Our Process
Site Walkthrough & Hazard ID
We walk every zone of your facility with your operations team to identify physical, chemical, ergonomic, and biological hazards specific to your processes.
Risk Quantification
Each hazard is scored using a standardised risk matrix (Likelihood x Severity). This produces a ranked priority list for control implementation.
Control Selection
We apply the hierarchy of controls — elimination, substitution, engineering, administration, PPE — to each ranked hazard.
Documentation & Register
A complete HIRARC register formatted for DOSH inspection, including hazard descriptions, risk scores, control measures, responsible persons, and review dates.
Implementation Advisory
90-day follow-up to verify controls are implemented, effective, and documented. We update the register as hazards change.
Why Other Approaches Fail
Generic consultants hand over a PDF and disappear. Without implementation support, the controls in your HIRARC remain theoretical. Workers are not trained on new procedures. Engineering controls are never installed. Six months later, the register is already obsolete and your site is exposed again.
Risk-Based Scheduling
High-Risk Environments
Manufacturing, construction, and chemical facilities — annual HIRARC review plus quarterly spot-checks recommended.
Low-Moderate Risk
Low-risk offices and retail — bi-ennial review sufficient if no operational changes.
Property Types We Serve
Coverage Areas
On-site HIRARC assessment and risk management advisory across Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HIRARC and CHRA?
HIRARC is a broad hazard assessment covering all workplace risks. CHRA is specific to chemical health risks under USECHH 2000. Most industrial workplaces need both.
How often must HIRARC be updated?
DOSH recommends reviewing your HIRARC at least annually, and immediately after any significant change in processes, machinery, or chemicals. We schedule automatic annual reviews for our clients.
Can we use software to manage HIRARC?
Yes. We provide digital HIRARC registers with automatic reminder triggers, photo evidence uploads, and real-time risk score updates. Compatible with most EHS management platforms.
How long does a HIRARC assessment take?
A typical SME facility requires 1–2 days on site for walkthrough and data collection, plus 5–7 working days for report preparation. Large industrial complexes may require 3–5 days.
Do you train our staff to maintain the HIRARC?
Yes. We conduct HIRARC methodology workshops for your safety committee so they can update the register as conditions change between our formal reviews.
Is HIRARC required for small offices?
If you employ fewer than 5 workers, a full HIRARC is not legally required. However, we recommend a simplified hazard checklist for your own protection.
Get Your HIRARC Right Before DOSH Asks for It
Site-specific hazard identification, quantified risk scoring, and implementation support that keeps your register current and your facility protected.