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3. Eliminate workplace hazards

The goal of any organisation is to eliminate workplace hazards completely, however this is not always possible and therefore a system for controlling risks in the workplace is used, called the hierarchy of control. 

The hierarchy of control is a step-by-step approach to eliminating or reducing risks. The strategies at the top of the pyramid are more effective and therefore prioritised over those at the bottom.  

Watch this video or read through Worksafe Victoria’s webpage, both describing how the hierarchy of control works in various workplaces.



Weblink: Hierarchy of control – Worksafe Victoria