Eliminate hazards and minimize OSH risks in ISO 45001

1. Hierarchy of control

If the risk cannot be eliminated, it will be minimized in whatever way is most likely to be practical and effective. This can be done according to the following hierarchy of control:

- Replace the process or material with a safer material

- Design premises, factories, or equipment for safer use

- Engineering controls (changing tools, equipment, or work systems to make them safer, for example shielding or isolating hazards)

- Administrative measures (such as training workers in safety procedures, organizing appropriate maintenance or hygiene practices, rotating jobs, or changing work organization)

- Use personal protective equipment (PPE - such as earmuffs, dust mask, apron, gloves, etc.)

This list of types of methods is called the risk control hierarchy (or hazard control hierarchy) because risk control must be accomplished using methods as close to the top as possible. list as possible (in the group of more effective methods).

To decide on the best risk control method, the following questions need to be answered:

- Can risks be eliminated at the design stage?

- Can the hazard be eliminated?

- Can machines or work practices be replaced to reduce the risk?

- Can workers be insulated from risks or can risks be insulated from workers?

- Are safer work practices being developed and introduced?

- As a last resort, can personal protective equipment (PPE) be used? (Note that PPE does not address the hazard.)

2. Hierarchy of hazard controls

In many cases, it is necessary to use multiple control methods. PPE is the most effective method and should be a last resort, used only as a temporary measure or if no other measures are possible.

This is because PPE typically does not provide as much protection as other types of controls. For example, a dust mask will not provide much protection if it is already clogged with dust or if there is not a good fit for the person wearing it's face, and dust can enter the worker's lungs through the gap between the face and face. mask. PPE may also be hot, awkward, or uncomfortable, and workers may not wear it during the time they are exposed to the hazard. Sufficient resources are needed to ensure risks are effectively controlled. PPE may be cheaper, but efficiency is a more important factor, as short-term cost savings can lead to higher costs in the long term.

3. Risk control flow chart

Risk controls that have been put in place should be monitored to check that risks are adequately controlled and that risk control measures do not create new hazards. Employee feedback is an important part of checking that risk control measures are achieving their purpose.

Above is information about implementing measures to eliminate hazards and minimize OSH risks in ISO 45001 according to the hierarchy of control.

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