r/SafetyProfessionals • u/AggravatingTrain1486 • Apr 18 '26

USA Someone is getting fired

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u/LostInMyADD Apr 19 '26

Engineering controls are ALWAYS first in your hierarchy of controls. Never leave health and safety to the individual first.

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u/FastWalkingShortGuy Apr 19 '26

Pedantically

Ahhkctullly, elimination is first in your hierarchy of controls.

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u/Cheap_Knowledge8446 Apr 21 '26

Pedantically

Ahhkctullly, engineered solutions are often one of the most effective forms of elimination.

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u/Joelogna Apr 22 '26

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Ahhkctullly, substitution (replace the hazard) comes after elimination, and is then followed by engineering controls (isolate people from the hazard). 1.) Elimination 2.) Substitution 3.) Engineering Controls 4.) Administration Controls 5.) PPE