🟢 Day 4 – The Hierarchy of Controls: How to Stay Safer Message: Once you’ve identified a hazard and assessed the risk, the next step is to control it. Use the Hierarchy of Controls — always start at the top for the safest solution: Elimination – Remove the hazard completely. (e.g., use a safer tool) Substitution – Replace it with something less dangerous. (e.g., non-toxic chemicals) Engineering Controls – Isolate people from the hazard. (e.g., guardrails, machine guards) Administrative Controls