Understanding your FLHA · Lesson 7 of 11
What are controls on an FLHA?
On an FLHA, or Field Level Hazard Assessment, a control is what the crew will actually do about a hazard. "Be careful" is a reminder. It does not say what anyone will do.
FLHA · Their form so far
One way to write a control
The task: Moving boxes from the loading area into room 3 using a cart
The hazard: Water on the floor in room 3. Someone could slip.
Watch the floor
Why: It is a reminder. It doesn't say what the crew will do about the water.
Have the water cleaned up before moving the boxes in.
Why: It names a planned action. The crew still talks about who will do it, and checks that it happened.
Still to talk about:
- Who will arrange the cleanup?
- Who will check the floor before the crew starts?
A useful form has a control for each hazard, not only the most obvious one. The crew talks through each one:
- Heavy boxes: ask for help with the heavy ones.
- Damaged box: set it aside and tell the supervisor.
- Hallway: agree how the crew will keep the cart away from people walking by.
- Water in room 3: have it cleaned up before the boxes go in.
Your employer's procedures and site rules decide the real controls. Your supervisor can help if you're not sure.
On your next FLHA
For each control, try asking three questions. How does this deal with the hazard? Who is doing it? And how will we know it is happening?
This is general information. It does not replace employer procedures, site rules, or regulations.