Which of the following is considered an administrative control for biological hazards?

Administrative controls for biological hazards are strategies and policies implemented to reduce the risk of exposure and to enhance safety in the work environment. Decontamination procedures fall under this category, as they include protocols and guidelines that outline how to safely handle and dispose of potentially infectious materials and to clean work areas. These procedures are established to minimize the risk of exposure among laboratory personnel and to maintain a safe working environment by ensuring that all surfaces and equipment are properly cleaned.

In contrast, a biosafety cabinet is categorized as an engineering control designed to provide a physical barrier between the worker and biological hazards. Sharps disposal containers are used for safely discarding sharp objects to prevent injuries but are not administrative controls. Respirators are considered personal protective equipment (PPE) that protect individual workers from inhaling hazardous substances, rather than a procedural or policy-based approach.