CSLB C-33 Painting & DecoratingSafetyMedium
Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for managing hazardous materials?
- AImplementing a job rotation schedule for tasks involving solvent exposure.
- BInstalling a fume hood at the mixing station.
- CUsing a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner.
- DProviding chemical-resistant gloves to workers.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Implementing a job rotation schedule for tasks involving solvent exposure.
Administrative controls are changes in work procedures or policies that reduce exposure to hazards. Implementing a job rotation schedule reduces an individual worker's exposure time to a hazardous substance like solvents by rotating them to other tasks. HEPA vacuums and fume hoods are engineering controls, and gloves are personal protective equipment (PPE).
Why the other options are wrong
- B. A fume hood is an engineering control, removing vapors at the source.
- C. A HEPA-filtered vacuum is an engineering control, reducing airborne dust at the source.
- D. Chemical-resistant gloves are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Administrative Controls
Work practices or procedures that limit or prevent worker exposure to hazards, such as scheduling, training, and policy changes.
- Part of the Hierarchy of Controls, less effective than engineering controls.
- Examples include job rotation, controlled access zones, and written safety procedures.
- Relies on worker compliance and supervision.
Memory trick: Every Supervisor Engineers Admin Protects (ESEAP)