Administrative & Work Practice Controls

Administrative controls refer to changes in work procedures such as written safety policies, rules, supervision, schedules, and training with the goal of reducing the duration, frequency, and severity of exposure to hazardous chemicals or situations. Administrative controls normally are used in conjunction with other controls that more directly prevent or control exposure to hazard. Unlike engineering controls, administrative controls rely on human behavior to be effective.

Administrative controls include the following:

• Isolating the worker or workers from the hazard
• Rotating workers through various job assignments to limit their exposure
• Prohibiting workers from working around hazardous substances once a predetermined exposure level has been reached.

Work practice controls involve safe work practices and procedures and proper employee training. All employees should be trained on proper housekeeping and hygiene, proper procedures to minimize exposure, and proper inspection and maintenance procedures.

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