Question

in the hierarchy of controls – which of the following is an example of an administrative control?
substitute or replace the hazardous material
use of personal protective equipment
changes in work procedures such as written safety policies
requiring the use of a local exhaust ventilation system

Explanation:

• "Substitute or replace the hazardous material" is an engineering control (eliminating hazard at source).
• "Use of personal protective equipment" is a last - resort (personal) control, not administrative.
• "Changes in work procedures such as written safety policies" involves administrative actions like policy - making and procedure changes, which are administrative controls.
• "Requiring the use of a local exhaust ventilation system" is an engineering control (using equipment to control hazard).

Answer:

C. Changes in work procedures such as written safety policies