SafetyQuestion 602 of 1605
Under Cal/OSHA's hierarchy of controls, which method should be considered FIRST when addressing a workplace hazard?
a.Elimination or substitution of the hazard
b.Personal protective equipment (PPE)
c.Administrative controls such as job rotation
d.Warning signs and labels
Explanation
The hierarchy of controls, recognized in §5141 and standard industrial hygiene practice, ranks controls by effectiveness: (1) elimination, (2) substitution, (3) engineering controls, (4) administrative controls, (5) PPE. PPE is the last line of defense, not the first.
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