Control Measures:The control measure are solutions and recommendation which need to be taken to fix and reduce the problem or the hazards.
The height of the chair as well as the desk is very important for the posture of all workers, a solution to the problem would include a height of a desk to be higher. A length of the desk may varies depending on the height of a worker. Ensuring the height of the desk we may adjust the chair and the worker may work at a more comfortable level. The height of the microwave also is a hazard that a control measure is to be in place. The constant stretching your back to place an item in the microwave can cause injuries to the back as well as your forearm to cause a strain. A recommendation to this issue may be, to replace the microwave in another position where it can be asses easily without causing any injury
A more suitable location for a power point than near liquid substances.
An office which provides enough light in the room but not much to cause damage or problems for your sight during your work.
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Another dangerous hazards include the various tangled wires in one positions and cause a frayed cord to occur without noticing it. It may cause a fire and can damage the rest of the wires having a very negative effect. A solution to this problem may include more power points for cords to be plugged in although the usage of power will increase. The use of piggy backs should be used and the organised of the wires should be taken into consideration.
Furthermore, a hole in the wall with a wire hanging out is also a hazards that needs to be fix. It is dangerous to have an unprofessional hole in the wall near the sink with a useless wire sticking out. A recommendation to this hazards include professionally covering the hole as the wire seems to be connected to nothing and finding another place for the wire would help.
An example of an office cabinet clear from anything to prevent the cabinet from opening.
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Hierarchy of Control
Having identified a hazard and assessed its risk, you then need to consider what action/s you can take to control the risk. There are a number of control strategies available, and this is referred to as the "Hierarchy of Controls".
Generally, the higher up controls in the hierarchy such as elimination and substitution are most cost effective in the long term as they are more reliable and require less maintenance to ensure effectiveness. PPE is a good example of a control measure at the bottom of the hierarchy - it's cheap to purchase a few pairs of goggles, gloves and overalls - but they need cleaning and replacing regularly. It would be more cost effective to implement other more long-term measures.
Generally, the higher up controls in the hierarchy such as elimination and substitution are most cost effective in the long term as they are more reliable and require less maintenance to ensure effectiveness. PPE is a good example of a control measure at the bottom of the hierarchy - it's cheap to purchase a few pairs of goggles, gloves and overalls - but they need cleaning and replacing regularly. It would be more cost effective to implement other more long-term measures.