A hierarchical approach to loss prevention

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Accidental loss can occur in four main areas: people, property (or assets), process (or production), and environment. The control of such loss is critical to the uninterrupted operation of businesses and government organizations. By recognizing these facts, managers can place themselves in a better position to both prevent accidents and deal with their consequences. Risk reduction measures aimed at prevention and mitigation can be put in place to deal with hazards such as gas, dust and hybrid mixture explosions. These measures consist of appropriate inherent, engineered (passive and active), and procedural considerations. Risk reduction measures, when ordered as in the previous sentence, form a hierarchy of controls ranging from most to least effective.