Safety and power · safety
Hierarchy of controls
A prevention framework prioritizing elimination, substitution, engineering, and administrative controls before PPE.
Safety notes
- Select the highest feasible controls and use lower levels as supplements, not automatic substitutes.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Select the highest feasible controls and use lower levels as supplements, not automatic substitutes.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.