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. Elimination | Remove the hazard completely |
| 2. Substitution | Replace it with something safer |
| 3. Engineering Controls | Isolate people from the hazard |
| 4. Administrative Controls | Change how people work (procedures, training) |
| 5. PPE | Personal Protective Equipment as last line |