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The Hierarchy of control tool (Principles (Elimination, Substitution,…
The Hierarchy of control tool
What is?
The hierarchy of control is a tool which operates in a step by step manner
Principles
Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administration
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Key features
Eliminates risk or hazard from the workplace or operation
Substitution of the hazard from the workplace or operation with the less hazardous one
Creates a barrier between risk or hazards through a property or personnel
Provides automatic cutoff of risk and hazards through mechanical solutions
Provides administrative control
Thoughts
This technique has six protective options
If one of them fail there is always another one ready for backup
Plays a vital role to establish work safe environment