Reducing Risks Using the Hierarchy of Controls

For people who do any amount of driving for work, that driving is often the most dangerous part of their day. They encounter many hazards, and each one has some probability of causing or contributing to an incident that results in injuries, property damage or another negative outcome. Employers, supervisors and drivers have ethical and legal responsibilities to minimize the potential for harm to employees, and to other road users.

The Hierarchy of Controls is a proven framework used by safety committees, safety professionals, supervisors and individual drivers to identify the measures that will be most effective in eliminating or minimizing risks.

This course uses practical explanations, examples and activities to show how you can use the Hierarchy of Controls to identify the measures that will have the greatest influence in reducing driving risks for your employees, and your organization.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Identify and explain the 5 levels of the Hierarchy of Controls
• Explain its principles and the basic steps involved
• Apply the Hierarchy of Controls to reduce driving risks in your workplace

Lesson 1: Understanding the Hierarchy of Controls

• Defines terms and reviews concepts important for this course
• Identifies and explains the 5 levels of the Hierarchy of Controls
• Explains the principles of the Hierarchy and how they work

Lesson 2: Putting the Hierarchy to Work

• Provides examples and explains how to apply the Hierarchy of Controls to reduce workplace driving risks
• Includes an interactive slide show to get you started applying the Hierarchy

Throughout the course, you will find information in text, videos, interactive graphics and activities. The course has scenarios and activities designed to help you understand the concepts and methods so you can apply them in your workplace.

The knowledge checkers are designed to help you confirm that you have gained the intended knowledge and will be able to apply what you’ve learned. Once you have completed all lessons, you will be able to access and print your Record of Completion.

This course should take 45 to 60 minutes to complete.