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HIRAC
Selection
The first step of the HIRAC review is to select an area, task or activity. Priority should be given to
areas, tasks or activities thought to present special risks, based on:
2.
Hazard Identification
Hazards can be grouped under various categories, as listed below. The items listed under each
category are provided as examples.
Bio-mechanical and Postural
Note: where the main hazards associated with an activity or task relate to manual handling, a
special HIRAC form should be used. It is available at: http://www.federation.edu.au/staff/workingat-feduni/risk,-health-and-safety/forms-and-templates
Repetitive or sustained postures, movements or forces as listed below for more than thirty
minutes at a time, or for more than two hours over a workday
o Twisting, turning, grabbing, picking or
o Excessive bending or twisting of back
wringing actions with fingers, hands or
or neck in any direction
arms
o Working with hand(s) above shoulders
o Working with fingers close together or
o Reaching to front/side more than
wide apart
30cm from body
o Very fast movements
o Reaching behind body
o Excessive bending of wrist(s)
o Squatting, kneeling, crawling, semio Carrying with one hand or one side of
lying or jumping
the body
o Standing with most of body weight on
o Pushing, pulling, dragging, holding or
one leg
restraining
High force actions as listed below
o Lifting, lowering or carrying heavy
loads
o Applying uneven, fast or jerky forces
o Sudden/unexpected forces
o Pushing/pulling objects hard to move
or stop
o
o
o
Awkward grips
Throwing, catching, hitting, kicking or
jumping
Holding, restraining or supporting
person, animal or heavy object
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University Health and Safety Policy Committee
Document Owner: Manager Risk, Health and Safety
Current Version:
01/01/2014
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Review Date:
31/12/2016
Guideline
HIRAC
Guideline
HIRAC
3.
Risk Assessment
the likely severity of any injury/illness resulting from the hazard and
SEVERITY
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Likely
Very likely
Could happen
sometime
Death or permanent
disability
MEDIUM
HIGH
EXTREME
EXTREME
Long-term illness or
serious injury
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
EXTREME
VERY LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
VERY LOW
VERY LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
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Review Date:
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Guideline
HIRAC
4.
Risk Control
Urgent action is required for risks assessed as Extreme. The actions required may include:
instructions for the immediate end of the work, process, activity, etc.
Warning Uncontrolled when printed! The current version of this document is kept on the University website.
Authorised by:
University Health and Safety Policy Committee
Document Owner: Manager Risk, Health and Safety
Current Version:
01/01/2014
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Review Date:
31/12/2016