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Controlling workplace hazards

Once a hazard has been identified and the risk assessed, control measures should be put into place - ideally hazards should be controlled at their source.

A simple list of control measures can be utilised - the hierarchy of control.

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Hazard

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Risk

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Eliminate the hazard or risk

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Engineer out the problem

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Introduce administrative controls

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Provide personal protective equipment


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