Hazard & Risk Evaluation

105: Evaluate administrative controls

In the hierarchy of controls, administrative controls are preferable to personal protective equipment (PPE) controls, but less desirable than controls which remove access to the hazard entirely. An OHS professional should demonstrate understanding of administrative controls. In order to act as an effective resource, the OHS professional should be able to:

– Demonstrate understanding of different types of administrative controls
– Maintain administrative controls
– Provide training in the adherence to administrative controls

Prerequisite

None

References in Other Frameworks

BCRSP: HRCM2, HRCM7; INSHPO: A3, B6, B9, C16

Understand and Remember

– Different types of administrative controls, such as:
– Systems of work
– Handovers
– Permit to work systems
– Lock-out-tag-out
– Inspections
– Maintenance and testing

Apply and Analyze

– Maintain administrative controls, such as:
– Signage
– Training and certification requirements
– Standard Operating Procedures
– Workplace policies
– Provide training in the adherence to administrative controls
– Conduct a training needs analysis
– Provide recommendations for corrective action

Evaluate and Create

– Evaluate existing administrative controls
– Identify opportunities for improvement
– Identify areas of excellence
– Develop appropriate administrative control programs
– Evaluate training processes
– Evaluate policies and procedures with consideration for factors affecting procedural compliance
– Evaluate outsourcing or contractor management procedures

No results found.

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