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By Phil Hughes MBE and Ed Ferrett

Principles of control

Chapter 6

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Describe the general principles of control and a basic hierarchy of risk reduction

2. Describe what factors should be considered when developing and implementing a safe system of work for general work activities and explain the key elements of a safe system applied to the particular situations of working in confined spaces and lone working

3. Explain the role and function of a permit-to-work system4. Explain the need for emergency procedures and the

arrangements for contacting emergency services5. Describe the requirements for, and effective provision of,

first aid in the workplace.

Principles of control

Figure 6.1 When Controls break down

Figure 6.2 Proper control of gases and vapours in a laboratory

Figure 6.3 Colour categories and shapes of signs

Figure 6.5 Falling object and site entrance sign

Figure 6.6 Wet or slippery floor signs

Examples of different types of sign

Fire Action signs

Fire Safety signs

First Aid signs

Chemical warning signs

Mandatory action signs

Prohibition signs

Figure 6.11 LPG composite sign

Figure 6.13 Warning Signs

Figure 6.14 Personal Protective Clothing

Figure 6.15 Washing facilities

Figure 16 Health risks – Checking what’s on the label

Figure 6.17(a) Electrical cabinet locked off

Figure 17(b) Isolation valve locked off

Figure 6.18 General Permit to

Work example

Figure 6.19 Confined space entry rescue tripod and hoist

Figure 6.20 Hot Work Permit

Figure 21 Emergency rescue service

Country Flags

Management systems comparisons