Which item is an administrative control?

Which item is an administrative control?

• A. Hygiene and Sanitation
• B. Puncture-Resistant Sharp Disposal Containers
• C. Negative Pressure Ventilation
• D. Ventilated Biological Cabinets

Answer: (A)

The main idea is distinguishing between administrative and engineering controls in biosafety. Administrative controls are policies, procedures, training, and routine practices that reduce risk by changing how people work. Hygiene and sanitation fits this because it involves implementing cleaning schedules, hand hygiene, waste management, and general sanitation practices that limit contamination and exposure through everyday behavior. The other items are engineering controls, which are physical or environmental modifications designed to contain or reduce exposure. Puncture-resistant sharps containers physically isolate needles and other sharp waste. Negative pressure ventilation and ventilated biological cabinets create controlled airflow and containment to prevent spread of contaminants.

The main idea is distinguishing between administrative and engineering controls in biosafety. Administrative controls are policies, procedures, training, and routine practices that reduce risk by changing how people work. Hygiene and sanitation fits this because it involves implementing cleaning schedules, hand hygiene, waste management, and general sanitation practices that limit contamination and exposure through everyday behavior.

The other items are engineering controls, which are physical or environmental modifications designed to contain or reduce exposure. Puncture-resistant sharps containers physically isolate needles and other sharp waste. Negative pressure ventilation and ventilated biological cabinets create controlled airflow and containment to prevent spread of contaminants.