Think of a hazardous job you perform either at home or at work. Pinpoint one hazard to which you are exposed while doing the job. Work through the levels of the hierarchy of controls, briefly explaining why each level could, or could not, be applied to the hazard you identified. For the levels that can be applied, recommend a control that fits that type, and briefly explain how it reduces the risk to you when performing the job.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

‘controls’

• Elimination  Physically remove the hazard
• Substitution  Replace the hazard
• Engineering controls  Isolate people from the hazard
• Administrative controls  Change the way people work
• Personal protective equipment Protect the worker with PPE