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Administrative controls are training, procedure, policy, or shift designs that lessen the threat of a hazard to an individual. [1] Administrative controls typically change the behavior of people (e.g., factory workers) rather than removing the actual hazard or providing personal protective equipment (PPE).
In 1974, the Health and Safety at Work Act laid down general principles for the management of health and safety at work in Britain. [2] This legislation, together with the establishment of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Health and Safety Commission (HSC) (now merged), led to more emphasis being placed on occupational safety and health by UK employers from the mid-1970s onwards. [3]
Administrative controls are changes to the way people work. Examples of administrative controls include procedure changes, employee training, and installation of signs and warning labels, such as those in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. [3]
Where this is not reasonably practicable, controlling exposure by, for example: totally enclosing the process (such as a shot-blasting box); using partial enclosure and/or extraction equipment (such as a spray painting booth); general ventilation; using safe systems of work and handling procedures (written procedures, etc.).
Designing and implementing workplace programs and procedures that control or prevent chemical, physical, or other risks to workers. Educating employers and workers about maintaining workplace safety. Demonstrating use of safety equipment and ensuring proper use by workers. Investigating incidents to determine the cause and possible prevention.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a British public body responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare.It has additionally adopted a research role into occupational risks in the United Kingdom.
Engineering controls is the third of five members of the hierarchy of hazard controls, which orders control strategies by their feasibility and effectiveness. Engineering controls are preferred over administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE) because they are designed to remove the hazard at the source, before it comes in ...
Control self-assessment creates a clear line of accountability for controls, reduces the risk of fraud (by examining data that may flag unusual patterns of transactions) and results in an organisation with a lower risk profile. [4] [5] A number of other soft benefits have been claimed for organisations performing control self-assessment.