Design and Technology A-Level
Hierarchy of Control
What Hierarchy of Control means in Design and Technology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Hierarchy of Control
A step-by-step approach to eliminating or reducing risks, ranked from most effective to least effective.
Topics that use Hierarchy of Control
- Topic 7: Potential hazards and risk assessment (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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