OSHA Hazard 3

Question 1

What is the first step in the hazard control hierarchy recommended by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and sits at the top of the hierarchy of controls.

Question 2

In the hierarchy of controls, which method is considered the LEAST effective?

Accepted Answer

Personal protective equipment

Answer

PPE is the last line of defense and least effective because it relies on the worker.

Question 3

Installing a ventilation system to remove airborne contaminants is an example of which type of control?

Accepted Answer

Engineering control

Answer

Ventilation physically isolates people from the hazard, making it an engineering control.

Question 4

Rotating workers to limit exposure time to a hazard is an example of what control type?

Accepted Answer

Administrative control

Answer

Changing work schedules or procedures to reduce exposure is an administrative control.

Question 5

Replacing a toxic solvent with a safer water-based cleaner is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

Substitution

Answer

Substitution swaps a hazardous material for a less hazardous one.

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