Section 3 - Hazard identification and risk control Hierarchy of control 1. Elimination First option most effective: can the hazard be removed 4. Engineering Change the design of equipment, the workplace or the process do it – ……. altogether by elimination of process or substance? differently. 2. Substitution Involves replacing the hazard with one that presents a lower risk. 5. Administrative Reduce or eliminate the exposure to a hazard by adherence to procedures, instructions, signage or training. Administrative controls are dependent on human behaviour for success. 3. Isolation Separate yourself from the hazard or separate the hazard from you. 6. PPE Last option least effective: provides a barrier between a person and the – hazard. This is dependent on PPE being chosen correctly as well as fitted and work at all times where required. NOTE To ensure all specific hazards for the job are identified and suitable controls put in place, the workplace WHS risk register must be reviewed. – Inherent risk rating Residual risk rating Person Management risk controls responsible Task / activity steps Potential hazards C L Rate C L Rate (to ensure (risk controls to be in place in order to manage (break job down into steps) implementation potential hazards) of risk controls)
Section 3 - Hazard identification and risk control Hierarchy of control 1. Elimination First option – most effective: can the hazard be removed altogether by elimination of process or substance? 4. Engineering Change the design of equipment, the workplace or the process ……. do it differently. 2. Substitution Involves replacing the hazard with one that presents a lower risk. 5. Administrative Reduce or eliminate the exposure to a hazard by adherence to procedures, instructions, signage or training. Administrative controls are dependent on human behaviour for success. 3. Isolation Separate yourself from the hazard or separate the hazard from you. 6. PPE Last option – least effective: provides a barrier between a person and the hazard. This is dependent on PPE being chosen correctly as well as fitted and work at all times where required. NOTE – To ensure all specific hazards for the job are identified and suitable controls put in place, the workplace WHS risk register must be reviewed. Task / activity steps (break job down into steps) Potential hazards Inherent risk rating Management risk controls (risk controls to be in place in order to manage potential hazards) Residual risk rating Person responsible (to ensure implementation of risk controls) C L Rate C L Rate
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