HIRARC : Documenting Process

Instructions to team leader and persons conducting HIRARC :
  • complete HIRARC Form. It is recommended to use a single form for each work process;
  • record the names and designation of HIRAC team members;
  • outline the process work ow and indicate in the form under ‘process/ location column;
  • list all activities ( routine and non-routine) for each work process under the “Work Activity” column;
  • identify the hazards associated with each activity and record in “Hazard” column;
  • determine the effect of each hazard identified and record in “Effect” column;
  • record any existing hazard control measures;
  • determine likelihood (L) from Table A and severity (S) from Table B for each hazard. Assign P and C rating in respectively column. The existing control measures should be take into consideration while determine (L) and (S);
  • by using Risk Matrix ( Table C and D ) assign one risk and record in “Risk” column;
  • based on the risk assigned, recommend appropriate risk control measures ( see Table D);
  • assign a suitable person to implement the recommended risk control and indicate the follow up action date and status;
  • repeat the HIRARC for other activities and process;
  • conduct another round of HIRARC after control measures have been implemented; and
  • review HIRARC for every three years or whenever there are changes in process or activities.

HIRARC Form

 Table A

 Table B

 Table C

Table D