Nebosh Igc Study Notes
Element 6
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Describe the general principles of control and basic hierarchy of risk reduction measures that encompass technical, behavioral and procedural controls?
General Principles of Prevention:
There are some general principles of prevention that can be applied to eliminate hazards and reduce the risk in the workplace. These principles rely on the correct selection of technical, procedural and behavioral controls. 1. Avoid risk: 2. Evaluate risks which cannot be avoided 3. Control hazards at source: 4. Adapt work to suit the individual 5. Adapt to technical progress 6. Replace the dangerous with the non dangerous or less dangerous 7. Develop logical overall prevention policy 8. Give priority to collective protective measures over individual protective measures: 9. Give appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision to employees.
Avoid Risks:
Where possible Evaluate risks which cannot be avoided: Through the risk assessment process
Control hazards at source: By going to the source of the problem directly (e.g. if there is noise hazards in the workplace tackle the source of the nose>
Adapt work to suit the individual:
By applying good ergonomic principles to job and workplace design (by job rotation)
Replace the dangerous with the non dangerous or less dangerous:
By substituting one hazard with something less hazardous e.g. replace a corrosive chemical with one that does the same job but is classified as less irritant and less harmful
Develop a coherent overall prevention policy:
By consistency using the same approach across the whole organization
Give priority to collective protective measures over individual protective measures:
By creating a workplace that is safe for all rather than relying on measures that only protect one worker at a time e.g. install a guard rail rather than rely on PPE.
Why do instruction, training and supervision form a part of safe system?
Give appropriate information,
Page 1 of 6
Describe the general principles of control and basic hierarchy of risk reduction measures that encompass technical, behavioral and procedural controls?
General Principles of Prevention:
There are some general principles of prevention that can be applied to eliminate hazards and reduce the risk in the workplace. These principles rely on the correct selection of technical, procedural and behavioral controls. 1. Avoid risk: 2. Evaluate risks which cannot be avoided 3. Control hazards at source: 4. Adapt work to suit the individual 5. Adapt to technical progress 6. Replace the dangerous with the non dangerous or less dangerous 7. Develop logical overall prevention policy 8. Give priority to collective protective measures over individual protective measures: 9. Give appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision to employees.
Avoid Risks:
Where possible Evaluate risks which cannot be avoided: Through the risk assessment process
Control hazards at source: By going to the source of the problem directly (e.g. if there is noise hazards in the workplace tackle the source of the nose>
Adapt work to suit the individual:
By applying good ergonomic principles to job and workplace design (by job rotation)
Replace the dangerous with the non dangerous or less dangerous:
By substituting one hazard with something less hazardous e.g. replace a corrosive chemical with one that does the same job but is classified as less irritant and less harmful
Develop a coherent overall prevention policy:
By consistency using the same approach across the whole organization
Give priority to collective protective measures over individual protective measures:
By creating a workplace that is safe for all rather than relying on measures that only protect one worker at a time e.g. install a guard rail rather than rely on PPE.
Why do instruction, training and supervision form a part of safe system?
Give appropriate information,