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IPC - Unit 3

Accident prevention and risk control are crucial for workplace safety, involving the identification of hazards, risk assessment, and the implementation of control measures. The Hierarchy of Risk Control outlines methods from most to least effective, including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Key preventive measures such as risk assessment, training, maintenance, and emergency preparedness further enhance safety and compliance with legal standards.

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IPC - Unit 3

Accident prevention and risk control are crucial for workplace safety, involving the identification of hazards, risk assessment, and the implementation of control measures. The Hierarchy of Risk Control outlines methods from most to least effective, including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Key preventive measures such as risk assessment, training, maintenance, and emergency preparedness further enhance safety and compliance with legal standards.

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ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND

RISK CONTROL
ENSURING WORKPLACE SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
 Accident prevention and risk control are
essential for ensuring a safe workplace. This
involves a comprehensive approach to
identifying hazards, assessing risks, and
implementing measures to eliminate or
control these risks.
IMPORTANCE OF RISK CONTROL
•Reduces workplace
injuries and illnesses.

•Enhances productivity
and efficiency.

• Compliance with legal


requirements and
standards.

•Promotes a safety
culture.
HIERARCHY OF RISK CONTROL
OVERVIEW
 "The Hierarchy of Risk Control provides a
structured approach to minimizing or eliminating
risks, ranked from most effective to least
effective methods: Elimination, Substitution,
Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls,
and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)."
ELIMINATION
•Definition: Completely removing the hazard
from the workplace.

•Example: Switching to a process that does not


require a highly toxic chemical.

•Explanation: Elimination is the most effective


control measure because it removes the hazard
at the source.
SUBSTITUTION
•Definition: Replacing a hazardous substance or process with
a less hazardous one.
•Example: Substituting lead-based paint with non-toxic, water-
based paint.
•Explanation: Substitution reduces the hazard but does not
eliminate it completely.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
•Definition: Isolating people from the hazard through design or
modifications.
•Examples: Installing local exhaust ventilation, using machine
guards.
•Explanation: Engineering controls are effective because they do
not rely on human behavior.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS
•Definition: Changing the way
people work through policies,
procedures, and training.

•Examples: Job rotation,


lockout/tag-out procedures.

•Explanation: Administrative
controls are less effective than
engineering controls because
they rely on human
compliance.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(PPE)

•Definition: Providing
workers with equipment to
protect them from hazards.

•Examples: Gloves, safety


glasses, respirators.

•Explanation: PPE
provides a barrier between
the worker and the hazard.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
OVERVIEW
 "Preventive measures aim to avoid accidents
before they occur. Key preventive measures
include risk assessment, training, maintenance,
and emergency preparedness."
RISK ASSESSMENT

•Definition: Systematically
identifying hazards and
evaluating risks.

•Process: Identify hazards,


assess risks, implement controls,
monitor and review.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
•Importance: Provides workers with knowledge and skills to
perform their jobs safely.

•Methods: Safety training sessions, workshops, e-learning


modules.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
•Importance: Regularly maintaining and inspecting
equipment to prevent failures.

•Practices: Scheduled maintenance, inspection checklists,


preventive maintenance programs.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
•Definition: Developing and practicing emergency
response plans.
•Components: Emergency drills, evacuation plans,
communication protocols.
CONTROL MEASURES OVERVIEW
 "Control measures manage and reduce risks
identified through hazard assessments.
Examples include engineering controls,
administrative controls, and PPE."
ENGINEERING CONTROLS IN
PRACTICE
•Examples: Installing fume hoods in laboratories, machine
guarding, and noise enclosures.

•Benefits: Provides continuous protection, and does not


rely on human behavior.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS IN
PRACTICE
•Examples: Job rotation, safety training, lockout/tag-out
procedures.

•Benefits: Reduces exposure to hazards through changes


in work practices.
PPE IN PRACTICE
•Examples: Providing welders with flame-resistant
clothing, gloves, face shields.
•Benefits: Provides a barrier between the worker and the
hazard.
INDUSTRY EXAMPLES

 Manufacturing:
• Elimination: Removing hazardous solvents from processes.
• Substitution: Using safer alternatives to asbestos.
• Engineering Controls: Noise-reducing enclosures.
• Administrative Controls: Hearing conservation programs.
• PPE: Hearing protection.
INDUSTRY EXAMPLES

 Construction:
• Elimination: Prefabricated components.
• Substitution: Non-toxic materials.
• Engineering Controls: Guardrails and fall arrest
systems.
• Administrative Controls: Safety training.
• PPE: Hard hats, safety boots, high-visibility vests.
INDUSTRY EXAMPLES

 Healthcare:
• Elimination: Digital devices instead of mercury-based.
• Substitution: Safer needleless systems.
• Engineering Controls: Proper ventilation systems.
• Administrative Controls: Infection control protocols.
• PPE: Gloves, gowns, masks, face shields.
CONCLUSION
 "Effective accident prevention and risk control
require a comprehensive approach involving the
hierarchy of risk control, preventive measures, and
control measures. Implementing these strategies can
significantly enhance workplace safety and health."

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