Building on the concept of the Energy Wheel

Every injury is the result of undesirable contact between a person and an energy source

And reviewing the correlation between injury severity and energy magnitude

More energy introduces the potential for more harm

We define direct controls

To protect workers from harm when working in high-energy situations

And cover 13 high-energy hazard examples and the corresponding direct controls for each

You'll learn that not all direct controls are created equal. There is a hierarchy with how we evaluate and implement direct controls to keep you and your coworkers safe.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Direct Controls and 13 High-Energy Hazards

  • 2

    Suspended Loads

    • Suspended Load Example and Direct Controls
  • 3

    Mobile Equipment and Workers on Foot

    • Mobile Equipment Example and Direct Controls
  • 4

    Heavy Rotating Equipment

    • Heavy Rotating Equipment Example and Direct Controls
  • 5

    Steam

    • Steam Example and Direct Controls
  • 6

    Falls From Elevation Greater Than 4ft.

  • 7

    Motor Vehicle Incident (Occupant)

    • Motor Vehicle Incident (Occupant) Example and Direct Controls
  • 8

    High Surface Temperatures

    • High Surface Temperature Example and Direct Controls
  • 9

    Fire

    • Fire Example and Direct Controls
  • 10

    Explosion

    • Explosion Example and Direct Controls
  • 11

    Electrical Contact

    • Electrical Contact Example and Direct Controls
  • 12

    High Dose of Chemical or Radiation

    • High Dose of Chemical or Radiation Example and Direct Controls
  • 13

    Excavation/Trenching

    • Excavation/Trenching Example and Direct Controls
  • 14

    Arc Flash

    • Arc Flash Example and Direct Controls
  • 15

    Conclusion