HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
MOST EFFECTIVE
LEAST EFFECTIVE
Elimination
Physically remove the hazard
Substitution
Replace the hazard
Engineering Controls
Isolate people from the hazard
Administrative Controls
Change the way people work
PPE
Protect the worker with personal protective equipment
*Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Protect the health and safety of our global workforce
With a relentless pursuit toward reducing accidents, redesigning processes and equipment to reduce risk, safety is always top of mind for all our locations, whether employees, contractors, temporary workers or visitors. We prioritize their health and wellbeing, as One Alcoa, and we are proud of our global directive that enables any employee to “Stop for Safety.”
Health Hazard Controls
We work to safeguard our employees and contractors with robust procedures and controls that aim to minimize and, where possible, eliminate exposure to potential workplace hazards. To manage potential workplace hazards, we apply a hierarchy of controls, a diverse range of safety mechanisms, and state-of-the-art technologies that include real-time physiological monitoring to gauge heat-stress risks.
Another core element of our health strategy is our Industrial Hygiene Standard. This standard requires every location to be supervised by a certified hygiene professional whose work is overseen by our Global Hygiene Manager.
Zero Accidents
Each day, we strive for a goal of zero accidents and a safer environment for everyone working at our locations. We continually look for ways to improve controls, systems and tools. Through our proactive safety and incident reporting program, we are committed to health and safety before any other priorities, putting the protection of human life above all else.