To cut noise complaints, maintenance isolates a pump in a closed closet. The closet now meets confined-space conditions, but nobody reassesses the new exposure for entry and maintenance work. What lesson applies?
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Short Explanation
Stuffing a noisy pump in a closet can trade ear risk for confined-space risk. Every new control deserves a fresh look so you did not invent a worse problem.
Full Explanation
Risk treatment can create secondary hazards. Isolating equipment may introduce confined-space, heat, or access risks that require reassessment, updated procedures, and possibly different controls. Organizations should verify that implemented measures do not shift risk onto maintainers or other parties without mitigation.