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HAZARD PREVENTION, CORRECTION, AND CONTROL The following procedures will be used to evaluate, prioritize and correct identified safety hazards. Hazards will be corrected in order of priority:the most serious hazards will be corrected first. Hazard Evaluation Factors that will be considered when evaluating hazards include: • Potential severity-The potential for serious injury, illness or fatality • Likelihood of exposure-The probability of the employee coming into contact with the hazard • Frequency of exposure-How often employees come into contact with the hazard • Number of employees exposed • Possible corrective actions-What can be done to minimize or eliminate the hazard • Time necessary to correct-The time necessary to minimize or eliminate the hazard Techniques for Correcting Hazards 1. Engineering Controls: Could include machine guarding, ventilation, noise reduction at the source, and provision of material handling equipment. These are the first and preferred methods of control. 2. Administrative Controls:The next most desirable method would include rotation of employees or limiting exposure time. 3. Personal Protective Equipment: Includes back support belts, hearing protection, respirators and safety glasses. These are often the least effective controls for hazards and should be relied upon only when other controls are impractical. Documentation of Corrective Action All corrective action taken to mitigate hazards should be documented. Depending on the circumstances, one of the following forms should be used: • Safety Contact Report • Safety Meeting Report • Memo or letter • Safety inspection form All hazards noted on safety inspections will be rechecked on each subsequent inspection and notations made as to their status. 38