Common HazardsQuestion 24 of 100
Which control is considered MOST effective in the hierarchy of controls?
a.Elimination of the hazard
b.Personal protective equipment
c.Administrative controls
d.Warning signs
Explanation
In the hierarchy of controls, elimination of the hazard is the most effective method because it removes the danger entirely. The full order is elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. PPE is the least effective and a last line of defense.
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