Step 2
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1 Eliminate or reduce the hazard at source
ie design out or
remove it eg reduce engine noise
2
Eliminate the need for persons to be exposed
ie
remove the need for employee involvement eg closed systems for mixing pesticides
3 Use guards and other means of supression,
ie prevent the hazard reaching fellow employees eg. curtains on mowers
4 Reduce the probability of occurrence by altering the
task
ie change the method used..eg use two to lift
5 Reduce the area of the hazard that can do harm
ie box in and ventilate, send noise elsewhere eg build box round noisy machine-
6 Provide personnel protective clothing,
ie wear properly fitted equipment to cut out noise/dust
7. Warn and inform
ie if, & only if, adequate safety can be achieved by - warning notices, training etc.
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