What is the hierarchy of controls listed from most to least effective?

What is the hierarchy of controls listed

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AElimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, PPE
BPPE, Administrative controls, Engineering controls, Substitution, Elimination
CAdministrative controls, PPE, Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls
DSubstitution, Elimination, PPE, Administrative controls, Engineering controls

✓ Correct answer: A. Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, PPE The hierarchy starts with the most effective—Elimination—and ends with the least effective—PPE.

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