Occupational Diseases Overview

To eliminate the need for hazard controls

To increase worker exposure to hazards

To limit the amount of time an individual worker is exposed to a substance (correct)

To reduce the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Because it is the least effective control measure

Because it is the easiest control measure to implement

Because PPE may fail and should not be the only method used to reduce exposure (correct)

Because it is not necessary to use any other control measures

Whenever there is a hazard present

When PPE is the most effective control measure available

Under very specific circumstances only (correct)

When other control methods are too expensive

<p>To provide a barrier between the wearer and the chemical or material</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To limit worker exposure to hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complete PPE program</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The length of time a worker is exposed to a hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Because PPE may fail'</p> Signup and view all the answers