Hierarchy of Controls
Good Tool / Bad Tool
Loud Noises!
Working from Heights
PPE
100

Example: Wearing cut-less gloves

What is PPE?

100

This tool makes cutting fast and easy but throws shavings.

What is the chop saw / circular saw?

100

This warning is for all in the work area before using a PAGT.

What is “noise” or ”shot”?

100

Before you go for a drive in your lift, don’t forget this important step.

What is equipment inspection form?

100

If you don’t want a lump on your head or to wind up dead, wear this PPE at all times while on site.

What is a hard hat?

200

Example: Only trained and authorized individuals may use PAGT

What is administrative?

200

This tool plumbs up the studs but can cause eye damage if exposure is too long

What is a laser?

200

Guns must be (blank) when stored.

What is unloaded?

200

When operating a scissor lift on the second floor, stay this far away from other lifts.

What is 8 feet?

200

Make sure your gloves have this cut-less rating when working with metal.

What is Level 3?

300

Example: Using a nibbler instead of a circular saw.

What is substitution?

300

This tool makes it easy to access work at heights but don’t exceed 30 minutes using it.

What is a ladder?

300

When putting away the powder actuated gun, this item is stored in a separate box. 

What are loads?

300

Please pick this speed when driving in tight spaces.

What is turtle mode?

300

Use this extra PPE when shooting overhead.

What is a face shield?

400

Example: Guard rails around the elevator shaft

What is engineering?

400

This tool cuts easily through even low gauge metal but if too much pressure is applied, the blade can come off.

What is a band saw?

400

In case of a misfire, the operator shall hold the tool in the operating position for at least this long.

What is 20 seconds?

400

True or false: It is permissible to adjust scaffold if you first Teams the Scaffold installer to let him know what adjustments you want to make.

What is false?

400

True or False: Class III hi vis is required on site.

What is false? Class II is required.
500

Example: Utilizing controlled access zones.

What is administrative?

500

This tool marks out a straight line but likes to jump out of tool pouches when in a scissor lift. 

What is a speed square?

500

Hearing protection is to be worn to keep exposure below this decibel.

What is 85 decibels?

500

When accessing areas above mechanical systems, use a ladder along with this item. 

What is fall protection?

Alternate answer: Ask Sam Pedersen to reach it for you.

500

This impact rating makes safety glasses acceptable.

What is Z87 or Z87+?

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