Understanding HIRARC

Understanding HIRARC: A Key Component of Workplace Safety

This visual highlights the HIRARC process: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control. It is a foundational approach for establishing a safe and healthy work environment.

By identifying various types of hazards—such as physical, chemical, biological, and psychological—HIRARC guides organizations in assessing associated risks and applying appropriate control measures using the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering, and administration).

HIRARC ensures that risks are systematically identified, assessed, and effectively managed to prevent incidents and promote a proactive safety culture.

Let’s make safety not just a requirement, but a core workplace value.