Hierarchy of Controls

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Which control removes the hazard entirely?

EliminationAdministrative controlsPersonal protective equipment

A workshop installs local exhaust ventilation that captures dust at its source. Which type of control is this?

PPEEngineering controlAdministrative control

Workers have suitable PPE for a hazardous task. What should the team do when choosing controls?

Treat PPE as the complete solutionStop considering other controlsAssess feasible elimination, substitution, and engineering controls, using additional protections as needed

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Source: NIOSH — Hierarchy of Controls

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Use the hierarchy when planning the work, and verify that controls fit the actual task.

Read: How to Conduct a Job Safety Analysis

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