10 Questions
What is the primary objective in controlling occupational diseases caused by breathing contaminated air?
To prevent atmospheric contamination
What is the alternative measure when effective engineering controls are not feasible?
Provide respirators to employees
What is the responsibility of the employer regarding respirators?
To provide respirators that are applicable and suitable for the purpose intended
What is an air-purifying respirator?
A respirator with an air-purifying filter, cartridge, or canister
What is included in the respiratory protection program established by the employer?
A program that covers each employee required to use a respirator
What is the purpose of an end-of-service-life indicator (ESLI) in a respirator?
To warn the respirator user of the approach of the end of adequate respiratory protection
What type of respirator is intended to be used only for emergency exit?
Escape-only respirator
What is the term for a container with a filter, sorbent, or catalyst that removes specific contaminants from the air?
Canister or cartridge
What is the term for a respirator that supplies the respirator user with breathing air from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere?
Atmosphere-supplying respirator
What is the term for a quantitative estimate of the fit of a particular respirator to a specific individual?
Fit factor
This quiz covers the primary objectives and measures to prevent atmospheric contamination in the workplace, including engineering control measures and substitution of less toxic materials.
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