Hazard Control in the Workplace

Kent McGuire – OSU CFAES Safety and Health Coordinator

There are multiple ways to control hazards in the workplace. The “Hierarchy of Controls” is often used to demonstrate the most effective method of controlling hazards to the least effective. The Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety has a great graphic that explains the “Hierarchy of Controls” and the steps to minimize hazards in the workplace.

For more information about the OSU Ag Safety visit https://agsafety.osu.edu/ or contact Kent McGuire, at mcguire.225@osu.edu or 614-292-0588.