| Eliminate |
| Eliminate
the hazard
or stop using the process.
e.g. find an alternative machine
or develop a new working practice. |
| Reduce |
| Reduce
the level of risk from the hazard
to an acceptable level.
e.g. The risk of falling from height is reduced by installing
edge protection to a roof.
The individual may still fall from the roof but the likelihood is reduced. |
| Isolate |
| Isolate
the hazard or the individuals
from the dangerous situation.
An example here would be to encase a noisy machine inside
an acoustic booth.
The noise may not have diminished but the hazard and the person have
been kept apart. |
| Control |
| Control
the level of risk
by some other means.
Individuals working with radioactive material or X-ray equipment
are limited to the level of radiation they can be exposed to in a specific reference
period.
The level of risk is further reduced through training of classified workers
who operate the equipment and employees who may interface with the processes. |
| Personal
Protective Equipment |
| Personal
protective equipment (PPE) should only be considered as a last resort.
Wherever possible the hazard is to be engineered out utilising
ERIC.
A risk assessment must consider when PPE is
appropriate such as during clean up operations after an accident or spillage. |
| Discipline |
| When
all else fails the company must be prepared to discipline individuals and their
supervisors were appropriate. |
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