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8.1 Lifecycle

  • Draft → assigned owner and due date
  • Open → in progress
  • Verification → awaiting evidence / sign-off
  • Closed → verified and effective

8.2 Hierarchy of Controls

Paid plans unlock the full Hierarchy of Controls for each CAPA. Free plans use a simplified picker.
Priority (Best to last)Meaning
1. EliminationRemove the hazard completely
2. SubstitutionReplace it with something safer
3. Engineering ControlsIsolate people from the hazard
4. Administrative ControlsChange how people work (procedures, training)
5. PPEPersonal Protective Equipment as last line