Hierarchy of Control

A hazard assessment shall be carried out for all work at heights. If possible, the need for working at heights should be eliminated. Where the risk cannot be eliminated, the hierarchy of controls must be applied with the highest possible level of control selected.

	HIERARCHY OF CONTROL
	HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT Identify the hazards (eg a fall) and assess the likehood and consequence of each
	ELIMINATION Eliminate the need to access the fall-risk area, e.g, by relocating plant or items requiring inspection or maintenance
	SUBSTITUTION Provide alternative means of access to the point or item which avoids the risk of fall
	ISOLATION Barricade or enclose the fall risks so that it cannot be reached
	FALL PROTECTION Provide personal protective equipment which either prevents a fall or reduces the risk or severity of a fall or, in the event of a fall, minimizes the risk of injury