Recognition Evaluation and Control of Hazards (REACH)
This program has been produced to explain the concept of the Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Hazards, or REACH. It
explains the principles behind REACH, goes through the meanings of Recognition, Evaluation, and Control, and provides a
thorough explanation of the role REACH can play in ensuring safety in the workplace, and of how the principles can be put into
practice.
explains the principles behind REACH, goes through the meanings of Recognition, Evaluation, and Control, and provides a
thorough explanation of the role REACH can play in ensuring safety in the workplace, and of how the principles can be put into
practice.
Included in the program “REACH”
* The meaning of REACH
* Why REACH is a vital principle in workplace safety
* An explanation of the meanings of the terms Recognition,
Evaluation and Control
* How to recognise, evaluate and effectively control hazards in the
workplace
workplace
* The different methods of hazard control, including elimination,
substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and
personal protective equipment
* Examples of common workplace hazards, and examples of
control measures that can be put into place to reduce the risk
* An emphasis of how REACH should be applied to all workplace
hazards
The Recognition, Evaluation And Control of Hazards is a fundamental concept in workplace safety.
RUNNING TIME: 13 minutes
