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Infographic: Hierarchy of Controls

Hierarchy of Controls

Most Effective to Least Effective

  • Elimination – Physically remove the hazard.
  • Substitute – Replace the hazard.
  • Engineering Controls – Isolate people from the hazard.
  • Administrative Controls – Change the way people work.
  • PPE – Protect the worker with Personal Protective Equipment.

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