Hazard-Control Mini Deck

What is the fastest way to test whether a finding names a hazard? Ask: what energy, substance, condition, or exposure could harm a worker? Hazard versus risk: how do they differ? Hazard is the condition with potential for harm; risk is the likelihood and severity of harm given exposure. What question moves a PPE fix up the hierarchy? Can we remove, substitute, isolate, ventilate, guard, or redesign the exposure before relying on PPE? They say: PPE is enough because everyone has it. You say: PPE is the final layer. Let us check whether a source or isolation control can reduce…

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