Hi there, first off, I wouldn't get too hung up on 'classifying' a control measure - if you think its worthwhile and will reduce the overall risk and is reasonably practicable then do it, doesn't matter what you call it. However, I would say most of those (depending on the context) would probably be quite low down the heirarchy, similar level to PPE - they are individual controls that rely on someone remembering to do something, and doing that thing doesn't in any way remove the hazard itself. Hope this helps Steve

My personal opinion, administrative for water/minerals (e.g. ensure employees have access to water / bottled water to be provided off site) and if the ointment is a protective measure (i.e. suncream), I would say PPE. If it is a first aid measure I would think it was more administrative.