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The goal of a Control Framework: To prevent and/or reduce fatalities A Control Framework provides more than just a list of safety tools, it offers a structured, consistent way to understand how to eliminate or reduce serious harm.

Why a framework matters

• It helps prioritise controls that are most effective at preventing incidents, rather than just reacting to them.

• It reduces the risk of relying on chance or individual interpretation.

• It provides a common language and method for selecting, applying, and reviewing controls across sites.

Two key goals of any Control Framework

How it helps sites and assets A clear framework offers: • confidence when reviewing and challenging existing controls • clarity when identifying what’s missing or underperforming • a foundation for continuous improvement that’s consistent across operations.

Prevent fatalities Apply high-order, proactive controls, like interrupt and assisted interrupt measures that stop the incident before it happens.

Reduce the severity of outcomes When prevention fails, ensure post-event controls are in place to minimise harm, such as ROPS or rapid medical response systems.

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The goal is simple, but critical: prevent what you can and be fully prepared to reduce harm when you can’t.”

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