hazardcontrol
Hazard control is the systematic process of reducing or eliminating exposure to hazards in order to protect the health and safety of people, property, and the environment. It is a core component of risk management in fields such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and laboratories, and it focuses on lowering both the likelihood of harm and the severity of potential outcomes.
A widely used framework for hazard control is the hierarchy of controls, which ranks measures from most
The hazard control process typically involves hazard identification, risk assessment, selecting appropriate controls, implementing them, and
Examples of hazard control include installing machine guards and interlocks to prevent contact with moving parts,
Limitations of hazard control include the possibility of residual risk, the need for ongoing maintenance, and