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    The document discusses a hierarchy of controls for dealing with hazards in the workplace. The most effective methods are elimination and substitution which remove or replace the hazard. Engineering controls such as isolating people from hazards are also highly effective. Administrative controls like changing work procedures are less effective. Personal protective equipment protects workers but is the least effective method.

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    The document discusses a hierarchy of controls for dealing with hazards in the workplace. The most effective methods are elimination and substitution which remove or replace the hazard. Engineering controls such as isolating people from hazards are also highly effective. Administrative controls like changing work procedures are less effective. Personal protective equipment protects workers but is the least effective method.

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    Dealing with hazards 17

    Hierarchy of controls
    BE PREPARED
    MOST EFFECTIVE

    TO WORK SAFELY ELIMINATION Physical remove


    the hazard

    SUBSTITUTION Replace
    the hazard

    DISCUSS THE TOPICS ... ENGINEERING


    CONTROLS
    Isolate people
    from the hazard

    • before starting a job ADMINISTRATIVE


    CONTROLS
    Change the way
    people work

    • any time during a job PPE Protect the worker with


    personal protective equipment

    • after completing a job LEAST EFFECTIVE

    KEEP THE PROMPTS ...


    in the pocket of your overalls. See IMCA’s full range of safety cards
    and videos at www.imca-int.com

    ARE YOU PREPARED?


    ISSUE 1 • August 2018
    © 2018 IMCA
    Dealing with hazards 17
    WHAT IS A HAZARD?
    • An activity, situation or condition that has the potential to cause
    harm, loss or damage or a combination of these
    HOW DO I IDENTIFY A HAZARD?
    • Use your senses – see, hear, smell, feel or taste
    • Perform a risk assessment, refer to procedures and guidelines
    • Hold and participate in toolbox talks, job safety analyses (JSAs)
    and 'last-minute' risk assessments
    • Discuss with line management, supervisors, safety reps/
    advisers and work colleagues

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