Safety Control Definitions

 Equipment and systems designed to stop people falling from heights — like harnesses, guardrails, and safety nets. 

 A procedure to make sure machines and equipment are properly shut off and cannot be started again while work like maintenance is being done. 

 Safety barriers that protect workers from moving parts of machinery — like covers over gears, belts, or cutting blades. 

 Signs used to warn of hazards, show safe practices, or give clear safety instructions — like "Eye Protection Must Be Worn." 

 A big red button or switch on machinery that lets anyone shut down equipment instantly in an emergency. 

 Masks, respirators, or breathing systems that protect workers from breathing in dust, fumes, smoke, or toxic air. 

 Equipment like earmuffs or earplugs that protects workers' hearing from loud or constant noise exposure. 

 Bright, reflective clothing that makes workers easy to see, especially in traffic areas or low-light conditions. 

 Temporary or permanent physical barriers used to restrict access to hazardous areas — like cones, fencing, or barricades. 

 Equipment used to help safely evacuate people in an emergency — like evacuation chairs, stretchers, or alarms.