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Principles of

Control and
Prevention &
Safe Systems
of Work
GROUP 1
• Importance of safety in

Introduction engineering environments.


• Common engineering risks

to Safety in (mechanical, electrical,


chemical).

Engineering
• Need for effective control
measures and structured work
processes.
• Identifying engineering-specific risks.

Understanding
Risk • Evaluating the likelihood and severity of

Management potential incidents.

in Engineering
• Prioritizing risks for control measures.
The Hierarchy
of Control
Measures

ELIMINATE: SUBSTITUTE: ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE PPE:


Removing the Replacing CONTROLS: CONTROLS: Personal
hazard hazardous Isolating hazards Training, procedures, protective
completely materials or or redesigning work scheduling. equipment as a
processes. equipment. last line of
defense.re.
Elimination Elimination: Examples
include automating

and dangerous tasks.

Substitution
in Substitution: Using

Engineering less toxic chemicals or


safer equipment.
Engineering Controls

Physical barriers, Automated systems to Examples: Noise


machine guarding, and reduce human reduction enclosures,
isolation. exposure. ventilation systems.
• Safety training, work rotation,
and scheduling.

• Procedures like lockout/tagout


for equipment maintenance.

• Signage and warnings to Administrative


communicate risks.

Controls and
Safe Work
Practices
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
Examples: Helmets, gloves, eye protection,
respirators.

Limitations: Does not eliminate the hazard,


only reduces exposure.

Should be used in combination with other


controls
• Method statements detailing steps
for safe task execution.

• Permit-to-work systems for high-


risk activities (e.g., confined
spaces).

• Lockout/tagout procedures for


equipment isolation.
Safe Systems of
Work (SSoW)
in Engineering
• Steps: Identify hazards, assess risks,

Conducting Risk control measures, and review.


• Document findings to ensure a clear

Assessments safety plan.


• Regularly update assessments to reflect
changes in operations.
The Role of
Safety Training
in Engineering
• Educating workers on equipment use
and emergency procedures.

• Ongoing training programs and


safety refreshers.

• Tailoring training to specific


engineering roles and risks.
Monitoring and
Continuous
Improvement

• Regular safety audits and inspections.

• Incident reporting and root cause analysis.

• Using feedback to update safety procedures and


controls.
Building a Safety
Culture in
Engineering

• Encouraging proactive safety behaviors.

• Leadership commitment to safety standards.

• Rewarding safe practices and reporting hazards.


• Importance of hierarchy of
control measures.

• SSoW provides structured

KEY processes.

TAKEAWAYS • Regular risk assessments


and training are crucial.

• Building a safety culture


ensures long-term
improvement.

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