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.

1. The Hierarchy of Controls
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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
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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
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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
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These measures isolate workers from hazards. Examples
include ventilation systems and machine guards.
Isolate people from the hazard

5. Administrative controls
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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)
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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)
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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.

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