A hierarchy-of-controls poster hangs in the break room, yet every hazard fix jumps straight to PPE raffles and giveaways. What does correct application of the hierarchy require?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
A poster of the hierarchy means nothing if every fix is a glove raffle. Climb the ladder from eliminate and engineer down—PPE is the last rung, not the prize table.
Full Explanation
Correct use of the hierarchy means preferring controls that remove or reduce the hazard at the source before relying on behavior or protective equipment. Jumping to PPE while ignoring feasible elimination, substitution, isolation, or engineering leaves higher residual risk. Leadership should require documented consideration of higher-order controls before approving PPE-centric solutions.