A nurse who is assessing hazard control would consider which to be an administrative control?
A) Wearing gloves when working with biological hazards
B) Rotating workers for two-hour periods through a high heat area
C) Replacing the dangerous cleaning solution with a safe product
D) Enclosing workers in a noise-free control room

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Administrative controls involve changing work procedures or scheduling in order to reduce exposure to hazards. Rotating workers through a high heat area is an example of an administrative control. Wearing gloves, replacing cleaning solutions, and enclosing workers in a noise-free control room are examples of personal protective equipment and engineering controls, respectively.

A Nurse Who Is Assessing Hazard Control Would Consider Which