OSHA’s Hierarchy of Controls has five levels of control: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative and PPE. Administrative controls rank No. 4 on their scale due to the effectiveness and efficiency of hazard controls. The first three tend to be more effective and desired, but administrative controls are still vital.Administrative controls are defined as changes in work procedures to reduce the duration, frequency or intensity of exposure to hazards. These controls involve policies, procedures, training and work practices. Administrative controls are designed to change the way people work. These controls do not eliminate the risk or even lessen the risk. However, this
