Points to remember:

 

1.  Occupational hazards can be controlled by a variety of methods.

 

2.  The goal of controlling hazards is to prevent workers from being exposed to occupational hazards.

 

3.  The most effective control measure is to control hazards at the source by eliminating the hazard or by substituting a hazardous chemical, machine, work process, etc., with a less dangerous one.

 

4.  It is important to recognize hazards and health and safety problems in the workplace.

 

5.  There are five general categories of control measures: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment. A combination of methods usually provides a safer and healthier workplace than relying on only one method.

 

6.  Personal protective equipment should be the last choice in control measures.

      Source: International Labour Organization

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CONTROLLING HAZARDS: Your health and safety at work by the International Labour Organization. This Module provides trainees with information on various methods that can be used to control workplace hazards. Topics discussed include: eliminating hazards, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment, how to choose control measures, and the role of the health and safety representative in using control methods to reduce occupational hazards.

A Guide to Accident Investigation by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.

Incident Investigation Model a form for completing incident investigations.

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