Donning and Doffing Equipment

Question 1

Who proposed the hierarchy of control?

Answer 1

National Institute of Occupational and Health-PtD(Prevention through Design)

Question 2

_______ is the fundamental method of protecting workers.

Answer 2

Controlling exposures to occupational hazards

Question 3

Traditionally, a ________ has been used as a means of determining how to implement feasible and effective control solutions.

Answer 3

hierarchy of controls

Question 4

Hierarchy of control from most effective (top) to least effective (bottom)

Answer 4

• elimination
• substitution
• engineering controls
• administrative concern
• PPE

Question 5

“Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses”

Answer 5

PPE

Question 6

“Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials” (OSHA)

Answer 6

PPE

Question 7

Types of PPE in Healthcare setting:
▶_____: protect hand
▶_____: protect skin and or clothing
▶_____: protect mouth, nose
▶_____: protect eyes
▶_____: protect mouth, nose, eyes (entire face)

Answer 7

• Gloves
• Gowns/coverall/apron
• Masks and respirators
• Goggles
• Face shields

Question 8

Appropriate PPE should be based on what?

Answer 8

▶1. Risk of exposure (e.g. type of activity)
▶2. Transmission dynamics of the pathogen(e.g. contact, droplet or aerosol)