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Now that hazards have been identified and priorities have been established, it is time to do something about the hazards, starting with the highest priority ones. Whenever possible, hazards should be completely eliminated. If this is not possible, they must be controlled. Control means reducing the hazard to a level that does not present a significant risk to worker health or safety. Controls, in order of preference, are listed in the table below. This order is called the hierarchy of control.
Elimination
Elimination
removes the hazard completely
Example:
To eliminate the tripping hazard from electrical cords running across the floor, equipment could be permanently mounted with all wiring behind walls/ceilings.
Engineering Contols
Engineering Contols
physically keep the worker from coming into contact with the hazard
Includes:
substitution; e.g., substitute with a less toxic chemical or withsmaller packages of material to reduce the weight of a load
isolation of hazard; e.g., keep a noisy piece of equipment in a separate room, have chemicals handled through a piping system instead of manually handling drums
guards; e.g., place guards around floor openings, moving parts of machinery
ventilation to remove chemicals from the work environment
hoists to move heavy loads.
Administrative Controls
Administrative Controls
manage how worker works around the hazard to prevent injury
Includes:
Carry out the work according to a specific protocol – includes the training, safe work procedures.
Warn workers with signs, line markings or placards.
Limit exposure by limiting the time a worker spends in the area or performs the hazardous task.
Watch the following video for more information on Administrative Controls.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
protects the worker from injury when he or she comes into contact with the hazard
Includes:
head protection
eye/face protection
hearing protection
footwear
respiratory protection
limb/body protection; e.g., coveralls, chainsaw pants, aprons.
Watch the following videos for more information on Personal Protective Equipment.
Watch the following videos for more information on Personal Protective Equipment.
Combination
Combination
needed if any one type of control on its own is not enough
Example: When entering a confined space, such as a sewer,
atmosphere must be tested and ventilated
safe work procedures and entry permits are required
worker wears a body harness and lifeline, attached to a winch (in case he or she needs to be rescued), protective clothing, steel toed rubber boots, gloves…
There are many other styles of forms and tools that can be used or you can develop your own. It is important that the process you use works at your workplace and is effective in tracking and controlling identified hazards.
There are many other styles of forms and tools that can be used or you can develop your own. It is important that the process you use works at your workplace and is effective in tracking and controlling identified hazards.
Use Brightspace to complete 2.3 Element 3: Hazard Control
Use Brightspace to complete 2.3 Element 3: Hazard Control
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