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The Hierarchy of Controls Matrix: Define Actionable Strategies to Reduce Employee Exposure to Workplace Hazards with Systematic Approaches.
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Allessandria Polizzi
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Purpose
This tool provides a structured framework for exploring, evaluating, and prioritizing measures to eliminate or control workplace hazards. It supports organizations in identifying solutions to minimize risks to employee health and safety, leading to a safer and healthier work environment.
How to use this tool
Collaborate with a team for diverse perspectives and prioritize ideas based on potential impact and feasibility.
- Start by clearly defining a single workplace hazard affecting employee health or safety.
- Determine the root cause(s) of the identified hazard.
- Explore all five control levels (Elimination, Substitution, Modification, Administration, and Protection) in the matrix.
- Evaluate considerations to brainstorm potential opportunities and challenges for each approach.
- Translate feasible considerations into actionable ideas and list them in the "Ideas" column.
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