Jamaican Version of The Hierarchy of Controls

Dash weh di danger (Tek it weh completely): If it nuh need fi deh ya, fling it weh – Di safest ting yuh can do a tek di hazard outta di picture. If someting dangerous like a toxic chemical or faulty equipment nuh haffi deh ya, get rid a it one time! Yuh cyaan tek weh yuself from it to.? No tek? chance, no risk.

Use Suppm safer (Switch it up) Change di dangerous ting wid one weh nuh so bad – If yuh cyaan dash it weh, try use a safer version. Like, if yuh deh deal wid harsh chemicals, switch to one weh easier pon di system an still get di job done.

Lock/ seal? off di danger (Fix up di space) : Set up barriers so di danger cyaan touch yuh – Fix di workplace so people nuh come near di hazard. Tings like guardrails, safety shields, or proper ventilation fi block off di danger an protect di workers.

Run tings proper (Set di rules an train di team): Mek sure di people know di rules an how fi handle di ting – Sort out di work wid clear rules an proper training. Cut down di time workers spend round di hazard an teach dem fi handle di situation smart an safe.

Gear up yuself (Wear yuh PPE): Put on yuh safety gear to deal wid di danger when all else fail. When yuh cyaan eliminate di hazard, yuh haffi gear up! Di hard hat, goggles, gloves, boots — all dem deh fi protect yuh from di danger weh still deh bout.