Health & Safety ProgramsQuestion 88 of 100
When engineering controls cannot reduce silica below safe levels, what additional protection is used?
a.A properly selected and fit-tested respirator
b.No protection
c.A cloth bandana
d.Sunglasses
Explanation
When engineering and work-practice controls cannot reduce silica exposure to acceptable levels, a properly selected and fit-tested respirator must be used. Respirators require a program including medical evaluation, fit testing, and training. They supplement, not replace, dust controls.
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