Which set lists the three types of control used to manage risks?

• A. Administrative, Engineering, and Personnel Protection
• B. Personal Protective Equipment, Training, Leadership
• C. Administrative, Financial, Environmental
• D. Engineering, Financial, Administrative

Answer: (A)

In risk management, hazards are reduced through three broad approaches: administrative controls, engineering controls, and personnel protection. Administrative controls cover policies, procedures, training, and supervision that change how work is done to lower exposure. Engineering controls involve physical changes to the environment or equipment to remove or lessen hazards, such as redesigns, guards, or ventilation. Personnel protection, or PPE, includes protective gear like turnout gear, helmets, gloves, and SCBA. PPE is essential but should work alongside the other controls, not be relied on alone. The other options mix items that aren’t standard control categories or include elements like financial considerations or leadership that don’t directly reduce hazard exposure.