Hierarchy of Hazard Controls: The Safety Principle Most Workers Never Learn

In this first full episode of The Unashamed Safety Podcast, Mike Faulkner breaks down one of the most important concepts in workplace safety: the Hierarchy of Hazard Controls.With 25 years of experience in operations and safety in the waste and transportation industries, Mike explains why many companies focus too heavily on PPE while overlooking more effective ways to control hazards.Learn how elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment work together to prevent injuries and improve safety culture. Mike also shares real stories from the field and practical insights on how supervisors and frontline employees can identify hazards and address them before accidents happen.If you're a driver, supervisor, manager, or safety professional looking to build a stronger safety culture, this episode will give you practical tools to start thinking about hazards differently.