BCGBC4007A Plan building or construction work

Occupational health and safety

Hazard and risk management
Six steps for risk control 
If there are significant risks on a particular building site, the order in which these control measures are followed is an important part of the risk management procedure.
Order these six steps for risk control measures from highest priority to lowest priority:
•	Use administrative controls such as restricting access to a work area.
•	Use personal protective equipment (also called PPE).
•	Substitute a less hazardous substance or tool.
•	Isolate the substance from employees.
•	Use engineering controls such as local exhaust fans.
Eliminate the hazard.
When you think you have these in the correct order, check your answer against the one shown below:
1.	Eliminate the hazard.
2.	Substitute a less hazardous substance or tool.
3.	Isolate the substance from employees.
4	Use engineering controls such as local exhaust fans.
5.	Use administrative controls such as restricting access to a work area.
6.	Use personal protective equipment (also called PPE).
The hazard identification, risk assessment and control process should be carried out so that all workers are informed about the process and are aware of the hazards and risks on the building site.
There may be an easy solution to some of the hazards in your workplace. If the problem is more complex, seek advice from others in your industry who may have had experience with these issues. Alternatively, check EPA publications and website for relevant information.

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