Hierarchy of Control Measures

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There is a hierarchy of controls (fig 1) that an employer needs to consider for each hazard identified through the risk assessment process; these are known as the hierarchy of control measures.

The measures in the list opposite are worked through from top to bottom until the most practical solution is found (this list represents the hierarchy of risk controls):

  1. Eliminate the hazard where possible, if this is not practical, then…health and safety diagram
  2. Substitute the substance or work process if possible, if this is not practical, then…
  3. Identify appropriate mechanical controls, if not practical, then…
  4. Identify appropriate administrative controls, if this is not practical, then…
  5. Introduce relevant PPE as a last resort