Who needs this service
- Employers starting new tasks or projects.
- Contractors submitting risk assessments to clients.
- Supervisors responsible for high-risk work.
- Companies with generic or outdated risk assessments.
What is included
- Task and site hazard review.
- HIRA format and control mapping.
- Training and PPE evidence links.
- Method statement alignment.
- Review triggers and supervisor action notes.
What documents the client receives
- Task-based HIRA records.
- Control measure summary.
- Training evidence links.
- Method statement support notes.
- Review and update checklist.
Typical turnaround
Most focused HIRA support is scoped within 1 to 3 working days once the work activity, location and available information are clear.
Industries served
OHSCompliance supports construction, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, cleaning contractors, facilities teams, food handling operations, chemical handling workplaces and office environments.
What the client must provide
- Task description and site location.
- Photos or work method details where available.
- Existing risk assessments or method statements.
- Equipment, substances and people involved.
- Deadline for client submission or internal review.
Legal and audit context
HIRA records help employers show that foreseeable hazards were identified, assessed and controlled before work started.
Common client mistakes
- Copying a generic risk assessment into every file.
- Listing PPE as the only control.
- Not involving supervisors or people who understand the task.
- Not updating the HIRA after incidents, scope changes or new site rules.
HIRA scoping options
- Single task HIRA
- Project HIRA pack
- Chemical task HIRA
- Working at heights HIRA
- Contractor HIRA review
Sample HIRA row
| Task | Describe the work activity |
|---|---|
| Hazard | Identify what can cause harm |
| Who may be harmed | Workers, contractors, visitors or public |
| Existing controls | Controls already in place |
| Further controls | Additional controls required |
| Responsible person | Owner for implementation |
| Review trigger | Change, incident, client comment or expiry |