Hazard Flashcards
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What is the first step in the hazard control hierarchy recommended by OSHA?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard
Elimination removes the hazard entirely and sits at the top of the hierarchy of controls.
In the hierarchy of controls, which method is considered the LEAST effective?
Answer: Personal protective equipment
PPE is the last line of defense and least effective because it relies on the worker.
Installing a ventilation system to remove airborne contaminants is an example of which type of control?
Answer: Engineering control
Ventilation physically isolates people from the hazard, making it an engineering control.
Rotating workers to limit exposure time to a hazard is an example of what control type?
Answer: Administrative control
Changing work schedules or procedures to reduce exposure is an administrative control.
Replacing a toxic solvent with a safer water-based cleaner is an example of what?
Answer: Substitution
Substitution swaps a hazardous material for a less hazardous one.
Why does OSHA prefer engineering controls over PPE when both are feasible?
Answer: Engineering controls protect all workers without depending on individual behavior
Engineering controls reduce hazards at the source and don't rely on each worker using them correctly.
A hazard assessment must be conducted before selecting which control?
Answer: Personal protective equipment
OSHA requires a hazard assessment to determine the appropriate PPE for the job.