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In response to "Everything is always about risk reduction. I think about this for every Chem Lab I run." by Reagen

I am currently in the middle of Joint Health and Safety certification. This is the Hierarchy of Controls to reduce exposure to hazards -- (edited)

Posted by Andie Oct 22 '21, 09:58

You start at the top, the items at the bottom are the last resort and considered far less effective.

Administrative is signage, guidelines etc, but relies on compliance, and PPE is a last layer.

You start with eliminating the danger completely whenever you can.

https://www.ebmag.com/ontario-releases-guide-for-developing-covid-workplace-safety-plan/ (www.ebmag.com)

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Yes, Hazard Management is an important aspect of safety. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 22, 10:21 2
- "A Hazard is leading the safety committee? Well that's just the fox in the henhouse right there." -- nm - Reagen Oct 22, 10:38 1
  - it has been brought up. -- nm - Andie Oct 22, 11:01

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