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5S-WORKPLACE5 MIN READ

Sort controls by strength

Classify 5S safety fixes using the hierarchy of controls.

Classify each 5S safety fix by control strength. Use the hierarchy of controls: remove or redesign before relying on reminders or PPE. Eliminate or substitute Engineering control Administrative control Warning only PPE reliance Move the charging dock so no cable crosses the walkway Install a low-profile cable cover fixed to the floor Add a shift-start checklist to verify cables are routed correctly Place a yellow "trip hazard" sign beside the cable Require safety shoes while leaving the cable in the walkway Replace a heavy chemical jug with smaller closed containers at point of use Add a physical rack that prevents…

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