The Hierarchy of Energy Control: The Cornerstone of Direct Controls in Construction

January 28, 2026

The Hierarchy of Energy Controls is a structured methodology for managing high energy hazards such as electrical, mechanical, chemical and gravitational forces that can cause serious harm in the workplace. It ranks controls application from most to least effective, prioritizing the elimination, reduction and isolation of hazards over alternative controls such as administration, procedures or personal protective equipment (PPE).

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