DEVELOPING AND APPLYING CONTROL MEASURES
HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
The Hierarchy of Controls ranks mitigation strategies from most effective to least:
Elimination: Remove the hazard entirely.
Substitution: Replace with a less hazardous process or material.
Engineering Controls: Isolate people from hazards (e.g., guardrails, machine guards).
Administrative Controls: Change how people work (e.g., training, procedures).
PPE
rovide personal protective equipment as a last line of defense.
When applied systematically, this hierarchy ensures that organisations prioritize inherent safety design over reliance on human behavior.
Integration of Controls into JHAs and Checklists
Control measures identified through the hierarchy are embedded within JHA documents and baseline checklists to ensure consistency and traceability.
For example, a JHA step might specify “install guardrail system at all open edges (Engineering Control)” and “verify worker training on guardrail use (Administrative Control).”
Regularly updating these documents maintains alignment with evolving site conditions and regulatory changes.
Integrating OSHA Outreach Guidance
OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
offer practical tools—such as the JHA Resource Guide and Hazard Prevention Worksheet—to help organisations establish proactive hazard identification and control processes.
These materials emphasize worker participation, hazard analysis, and continuous improvement, aligning with ISO 45001 program elements and encouraging use of OSHA’s *Safety and Health Management System eTools* for interactive hazard assessment.
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HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
The Hierarchy of Controls ranks mitigation strategies from most effective to least:
Elimination: Remove the hazard entirely.
Substitution: Replace with a less hazardous process or material.
Engineering Controls: Isolate people from hazards (e.g., guardrails, machine guards).
Administrative Controls: Change how people work (e.g., training, procedures).
PPE
rovide personal protective equipment as a last line of defense.When applied systematically, this hierarchy ensures that organisations prioritize inherent safety design over reliance on human behavior.
Integration of Controls into JHAs and Checklists
Control measures identified through the hierarchy are embedded within JHA documents and baseline checklists to ensure consistency and traceability.
For example, a JHA step might specify “install guardrail system at all open edges (Engineering Control)” and “verify worker training on guardrail use (Administrative Control).”
Regularly updating these documents maintains alignment with evolving site conditions and regulatory changes.
Integrating OSHA Outreach Guidance
OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
offer practical tools—such as the JHA Resource Guide and Hazard Prevention Worksheet—to help organisations establish proactive hazard identification and control processes.
These materials emphasize worker participation, hazard analysis, and continuous improvement, aligning with ISO 45001 program elements and encouraging use of OSHA’s *Safety and Health Management System eTools* for interactive hazard assessment.
learn with us here
#HSE
#environmemt
#laplagemetaverse
#loisalatutorials