Hierarchy of Controls

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Purpose of the Hierarchy of Controls

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To reduce or eliminate workplace hazards in a prioritized order.

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Five levels of the Hierarchy of Controls

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Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, PPE.

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Most effective control method

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Elimination of the hazard.

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Least effective control method

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Example of Elimination in the workplace

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Removing a dangerous machine from the workspace.

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Example of Substitution in the workplace

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Replacing a toxic chemical with a safer one.

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Example of an engineering control

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Installing machine guards or ventilation systems.

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Example of an administrative control

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Rotating job schedules to limit worker exposure.

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PPE is considered the last line of defense because it protects the worker only if all other controls cannot fully eliminate the hazard.

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It protects the worker only if all other controls cannot fully eliminate the hazard.

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PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment.

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Personal Protective Equipment.