Exposure controls are critical for protecting workers, and they either remove hazardous conditions or place barriers between workers and hazards. Traditionally, companies and regulatory agencies have used hierarchies of controls to determine how they should implement workplace safety solutions. While the ideal solutions vary from one organization to the next, priorities and best practices are consistent.
Here’s what you need to know about the hierarchy of controls.
Check out our Back to Basics: Hierarchy of Controls article for more information.