What type of exposure level management is considered an administrative control?

Administrative controls are strategies designed to reduce exposure to hazards by modifying how work is performed rather than by relying solely on engineering controls or personal protective equipment (PPE). Controlling work hours is a form of administrative control because it involves adjusting the conditions under which employees perform their tasks to minimize their exposure to hazardous situations. For example, limiting the amount of time workers spend in potentially harmful environments lowers their overall risk of exposure.

Rotating job duties can also be considered an administrative control, but the most direct approach in this context is managing the total amount of time workers are exposed to hazards, which is clearly encapsulated in controlling work hours. Providing PPE focuses on physical protection rather than procedural changes, while updating safety protocols represents ongoing improvements in procedures rather than a fundamental alteration to employee exposure management.