Which is a practical example of an engineering control in the field?

• A. Relying on worker intuition without structural changes.
• B. Installing temporary barriers, reconfiguring routes to avoid hazards, or modifying tasks to remove exposure.
• C. Extending the duration of the task to reduce exposure.
• D. Increasing paperwork after the task.

Answer: (B)

Engineering controls reduce hazards by changing the physical setup of the workplace so workers are protected without depending on behavior or PPE. In the field, a practical example is installing temporary barriers, reconfiguring routes to avoid hazards, or modifying tasks to remove exposure. These actions physically alter the environment to lower risk at the source.

Other options don’t fit because relying on worker intuition doesn’t change the environment, extending task duration increases exposure, and adding more paperwork is an administrative measure rather than a physical control.