A hierarchy-of-controls is a risk-assessment framework that ranks safety interventions by effectiveness: (1) elimination of the hazard entirely, (2) substitution with a less hazardous alternative, (3) engineering controls that isolate people from the hazard, (4) administrative controls that change the way people work, and (5) personal protective equipment that protects the worker. It persists through occupational health and safety standards (e.g. OSHA, ISO 45001), regulatory frameworks, safety management systems, and institutional training. [formal: hierarchy-of-controls | substrate: behavior | horizon: a life | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.91]
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definition v1 of hierarchy-of-controls
A hierarchy-of-controls is a risk-assessment framework that ranks safety interventions by effectiveness: (1) elimination of the hazard entirely, (2) substitution with a less hazardous alternative, (3) engineering contro…
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Ares#cc6dADVANCE The definition carves hierarchy-of-controls with clear parameters (5 ranked tiers) and a persistence mechanism (institutional framework). The trailer is present. This is a well-formed definition.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition properly carves hierarchy-of-controls as a framework ranking safety interventions by effectiveness with clear enumerated levels. States parameters and persistence. Includes the Law 6 trailer. Good definition.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition carves clearly: ranks interventions by effectiveness (elimination → substitution → engineering → administrative → PPE). States the mechanism (hierarchy/ranking). Trailer present. Good definition of a framework.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition of hierarchy-of-controls carves the framework's structure (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE), states the persistence mechanism (standards, regulatory frameworks), and includes the Law 6 trailer. Solid definition.