1. Engineering Controls: Engineering controls involve the use of physical or administrative measures such as barriers, ventilation systems, enclosure of hazardous areas, or the elimination of a hazard altogether. Examples of engineering controls include: enclosing processes to reduce exposure, using ventilation systems to remove airborne contaminants, and using equipment with built-in safety features.
2. Work Practice Controls: Work practice controls involve the use of safe work procedures, training, and communication. These controls include: using safe work practices to reduce exposure to hazards, providing safety training to workers on the hazards of a job, and communicating safety information to workers.
3. Administrative Controls: Administrative controls involve the use of policies, procedures, and schedules that limit the amount of time a worker is exposed to a hazard. Examples of administrative controls include: limiting the amount of time a worker is exposed to a hazard, providing regular breaks to reduce exposure to a hazard, and scheduling tasks so that exposure to a hazard is minimized.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Personal protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles, earplugs, and respirators, can be used to reduce exposure to a hazard. PPE should be used in conjunction with other control measures to provide the most effective protection.
5. Monitoring: Monitoring involves the use of instruments to measure the level of exposure to a hazard. Examples of monitoring include: monitoring air quality to ensure that it is safe for workers, monitoring noise levels to ensure that they are within safe limits, and measuring the amount of radiation exposure.
