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Employers must assess and understand the hazards identified and the types of incidents that could result from worker exposure to those hazards. This information can be used to develop interim controls and to prioritize hazards for permanent control. Employers will need to:
Developing and updating a hazard control plan
A hazard control plan describes the steps that will be taken to prevent and control the hazards identified. An effective plan will address serious hazards first. Interim controls may be necessary, but the overall goal is to ensure effective long-term hazard control. Employers should track progress toward completing the control plan and periodically verify that controls remain effective. This may include:
Implementing selected controls
Once hazard prevention and control measures have been identified, they should be implemented according to the hazard control plan. This will include:
Employers must assess and understand the hazards identified and the types of incidents that could result from worker exposure to those hazards. This information can be used to develop interim controls and to prioritize hazards for permanent control. Employers will need to:
Developing and updating a hazard control plan
A hazard control plan describes the steps that will be taken to prevent and control the hazards identified. An effective plan will address serious hazards first. Interim controls may be necessary, but the overall goal is to ensure effective long-term hazard control. Employers should track progress toward completing the control plan and periodically verify that controls remain effective. This may include:
Implementing selected controls
Once hazard prevention and control measures have been identified, they should be implemented according to the hazard control plan. This will include: