HIRARC Made Easy: Identifying Hazards & Controlling Risks
Workplace hazards can become so familiar that people stop noticing them until something goes wrong. Risk assessments can also turn into paperwork exercises when teams struggle to connect the form with the conditions, tasks, and decisions in front of them. A practical approach to Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) helps people recognise what could cause harm, examine the risk, and focus attention on appropriate controls.
This programme helps participants understand the HIRARC process and apply it to relevant workplace examples. Through guided exercises and discussion, participants practise describing hazards clearly, considering who may be affected, assessing risk using the organisation's approach, and identifying control options for review by the appropriate people. They also explore the importance of documenting findings, communicating responsibilities, and reviewing assessments when conditions change. The emphasis is on making risk assessment a useful part of everyday workplace prevention and improvement.
Planning your programme
Can the programme be customised?
Yes. We begin with a discussion of your business priorities and capability gaps, then adapt examples, exercises and case discussions to your team’s context. The final scope is agreed in your proposal.
How many people can attend?
Share your expected participant count and their roles when you enquire. We will recommend a group size and facilitation approach suited to the activities and learning objectives, and confirm these in the proposal.
Where will the training take place?
Tell us your preferred location and whether you have a training room. Venue, equipment, delivery format and any associated costs are agreed before booking.
How do I request an outline or proposal?
Use “Request course outline” on this page. The enquiry form will include the programme name. Add your participant count, preferred dates and the workplace challenge you want the training to address.
Is HRD Corp funding automatic?
No. Eligibility depends on the employer, the registered programme, grant approval and the applicable HRD Corp requirements. Confirm the specific programme and grant conditions before booking; claimable does not guarantee approval or reimbursement.
Check the current HRD Corp Claimable Courses requirements before confirming your training arrangements.