Hazard Mitigation

Hazard Control Hierarchy. Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering controls Administration Personal protection

Hazard Management Approach – Hierarchy of Controls September 2004

Hazard Control Hierarchy ELIMINATION The elimination of a hazard should always be given first consideration. Should this not be possible then step two is to substitute.

Hierarchy of Controls SUBSTITUTION If the hazard identified is potentially hazardous to people in the workplace, every attempt should be made to substitute to a less harmful alternative.

Hierarchy of Controls ENGINEERING CONTROLS This is to suppress or reduce the level of potential hazard, this could be by reducing the level of contaminant, altering environmental conditions or the use of mechanical aids.

Hierarchy of Controls ISOLATION This could be due to the use of chemicals that need this type of storage, or a person welding. This is also part of engineering controls.

Hierarchy of Controls ADMINISTRATION This is where information on processes, instruction, training, procedures, policies, budgets available or management support.

Hierarchy of Controls PERSONAL PROTECTION CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT This is the final stage when all of the above measures have been adopted first, remembering the term practicable.