A method of reducing the total exposure or dose to a worker by lowering the amount of time the worker is exposed.
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Any procedure that significantly limits daily exposure by control or manipulation of the work schedule or manner in which work is performed. Administrative controls include but are not limited to job rotation, use of rest breaks or alternative tasks, job enlargement to increase task variability, redesign of work methods, and adjustment of work pace or number of repetitions.
a method of controlling employee exposures by job rotation, work assignment, or training in specific work practices designed to reduce the exposure.
using policies, procedures, safety signs, training or supervision, or a combination of these, to control risk.
Work practices, work methods, policies and procedures established by the employer with the goal of reducing exposure to a work-related risk / hazard. Ear plugs are an administrative control to reduce the risk of hearing loss. Some administrative controls designed to reduce the risk of WMSDs include: scheduling more rest breaks, job rotation schemes, worker training, etc.