Improve hazard control:

• Begin prioritizing and controlling hazards together as part of an overall process of continual improvement.
• Continue to prioritize identified hazards for control.
• Match control options to the level of risk posed by the hazards.
• Brainstorm and select controls.

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Prepare for, and practice response to emergencies:

• Conduct "what-if" and job hazard analyses to better understand potential emergencies.
• Include potential emergencies from activities of contractors and temporary personnel in the plan.
• Make sure all workers are trained and equipped to respond to emergencies.
• Regularly test the plan and inspect associated controls.

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Keep your hazard control plan updated and effective:

• Continue to add selected controls to your plan.
• Continue implementing the plan according to prioritized hazards.
• Keep the plan updated to reflect changes in the workplace.
• Track tasks needed to implement controls.

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Evaluate control effectiveness and monitor controls:

• With workers, conduct observations and inspections to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Set up a formal system to identify and monitor controls that have degraded.

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