After you’ve completed the necessary hazard and risk assessments you’re ready to put your hazard control plan to work. An effective hazard control plan (HCP):

1. Involves worker input.
2. Reduces or removes hazards.
3. Minimizes or eliminates risk.
4. Uses a hierarchy of controls and a hazard control plan to guide the selection and implementation of controls.
5. Considers controls needed in emergency situations and nonroutine activities.
6. Is evaluated to determine how well controls are working and if new/better controls exist.

Step 1: Identify control options

• Review sources such as safety standards and guidance, industry consensus standards, National Institute […]

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