Employers must work through the hierarchy of control to determine the most suitable control based on the risk. The hierarchy follows which order?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which order is correct when applying the hierarchy of control for risk management in the workplace. It provides multiple options to choose the most appropriate sequence of controls.
Answer
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative controls, personal protective equipment.
The hierarchy follows the order: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
Answer for screen readers
The hierarchy follows the order: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
More Information
The hierarchy of controls is a systematic approach to minimize or eliminate exposure to hazards, prioritizing the most effective measures.
Tips
A common mistake is to focus less on elimination and substitution, which are more effective, and jump to less effective measures like PPE.
Sources
- Understanding the Hierarchy of Controls in Workplace Safety - safetyandhealthmagazine.com
- About Hierarchy of Controls - CDC - cdc.gov
- OSHA's Hierarchy of Controls - osha.gov
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