The Hierarchy of Controls
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The document outlines the Hierarchy of Controls framework for workplace hazard control. It lists the control methods from most to least effective: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. Elimination involves physically removing the hazard, substitution replaces the hazard with a safer option, engineering controls isolate hazards, administrative controls change work procedures, and personal protective equipment protects workers when other options are not feasible.
The Hierarchy of Controls
- 1. The Hierarchy of Controls sarkar.shamba@gmail.com Elimination Substitution Engineering Control Administrative Control PPE The Hierarchy of Controls is a framework that guides workplace hazard control, ranging from most effective to least effective measures.
- 2. Elimination sarkar.shamba@gmail.com The highest level involves physically removing the hazard at its source. It's the preferred method as it completely eradicates the risk. Physically remove the hazard
- 3. Substitution sarkar.shamba@gmail.com This involves replacing the hazard with a safer alternative. Examples include using less hazardous materials or simplifying complex processes. Replace the hazard with a safer alternative
- 4. Engineering Controls sarkar.shamba@gmail.com These measures isolate workers from hazards. Examples include ventilation systems and machine guards. Isolate people from the hazard
- 5. Administrative controls sarkar.shamba@gmail.com This level involves changing the way people work, such as rotating tasks or restricting access to hazardous areas. It's often used when hazards can't be entirely eliminated. Change the way people work
- 6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sarkar.shamba@gmail.com The last resort is providing PPE to protect workers. PPE should not be the primary solution but rather a backup when other controls are not feasible. Protect the worker with PPE
- 7. Prevention through Design (PtD) sarkar.shamba@gmail.com The PtD initiative is a voluntary standard that encourages employers to anticipate and design out hazards in the workplace. The PtD initiative emphasizes the importance of doing design safety reviews of new processes and other changes in the workplace.