Hierarchy of Controls

THIS IS AN ALTERNATE WEEKLY SAFETY MEETING IF YOUR COMPANY DOES NOT USE RESPIRATORS.

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SAFETY TOPIC: Administrative Controls: Are procedures for safe work methods that reduce the duration, frequency, or severity of exposure to a hazard. Administrative controls include a gradual introduction to work, regular recovery pauses, job rotation, job design and maintenance, and housekeeping. One example would be redesigning a job that normally requires two hours of continuous handling, to include a five-minute recovery period (performing housekeeping duties with little or no manual handling) for every 15 minutes of continuous handling.

SAFETY ACTIVITY: Watch this 3 minute video on the Hierarchy of Controls

FREQUENCY: Initial and as needed.

SAFETY MEETING QUESTION (answer required as attendance at this Safety Meeting): True or False: You should plan and implement controls to eliminate or reduce risks before you begin a task.

Text this answer to your supervisor if participating in text safety meetings.