CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor California State Practice Exam

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control in lead safety?

1. Providing personal protective equipment

2. Employee rotation

3. Ventilation systems

4. Material substitution

The correct answer is: Employee rotation

Employee rotation is considered an administrative control in lead safety because it involves changing employees' work assignments to minimize their exposure to lead hazards. By rotating employees between tasks or areas with varying levels of lead exposure, organizations can effectively reduce the amount of time any individual spends in a high-exposure environment, thereby lowering the risk of lead-related health issues. Administrative controls are strategies implemented to modify work practices or procedures in a way that enhances safety and health without necessarily changing the physical workplace. This approach contrasts with other options like personal protective equipment, ventilation systems, and material substitutions, which fall under engineering controls or personal protective measures rather than administrative strategies. Each of these serves a critical role in lead safety management, but they do not fit the definition of administrative controls as clearly as employee rotation does.