The hierarchy of risk control measures

The principles of control outlined above provide a basis from which to consider the adequacy of existing control measures, both those already in place and those that are likely to be required. The principles themselves do not provide a hierarchy from which to assist confirmation that the risks have been reduced so far as is reasonably practicable, neither do they establish a hierarchy of which control or series of controls to use. 

The following is a summary of the preferred hierarchy of risk control principles as outlined in the HSE publication HSG65 as they relate to general health and safety. 

Eliminate risk by substituting the dangerous for the less dangerous, e.g.  

HSG65 s hierarchy reflects that risk elimination and the use of physical engineering controls and safeguards to control risk can be more reliably managed rather than 

The hierarchy shown above relates to the management of occupational safety and health issues, the hierarchy is very often extended slightly following a very similar layout enabling the effective management of both the primary and secondary fire hazards to be considered. 

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Figure 6.2 The hierarchy of risk control measures 3.1 Elimination...

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