Leadership · Free course
Hazard Recognition & the Hierarchy of Controls
The core skill under every safety program: seeing hazards before they hurt someone, and choosing the right control. Covers the difference between a hazard and a…
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course.
Distinguish a hazard from a risk
Recognize the major categories of workplace hazards
Overcome complacency and keep "fresh eyes"
Explain the NIOSH Hierarchy of Controls in order
Apply controls top-down, treating PPE as a last resort
Layer controls for stronger protection
References & standards
Grounded in the source material.
- NIOSH — Hierarchy of Controls
- OSHA — Hazard identification & assessment
- OSHA — Recommended Practices for Safety & Health Programs
- NIOSH — Prevention through Design
This is awareness training. It supports your program; it is not a substitute for site-specific procedures or hands-on competency where a standard requires it.
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