HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

Question 1

* Removes the hazard at the source
* Preferred solution to protect workers because no exposure can occur

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 1

B. Elimination

Question 2

REPLACE THE HAZARD

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 2

A. Substitution

Question 3

Using a safer alternative to the source of the hazard

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 3

A. Substitution

Question 4

Establish work practices that reduce the duration, frequency, or intensity of exposure to hazards

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 4

E. Administrative Controls

Question 5

Limiting access to hazardous areas or machinery

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 5

E. Administrative Controls

Question 6

ISOLATE PEOPLE FROM THE HAZARD

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 6

C. Engineering Controls

Question 7

CHANGE THE WAY PEOPLE WORK

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 7

E. Administrative Controls

Question 8

PROTECT THE WORKER

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 8

D.PPE

Question 9

* Reduce or prevent hazards from coming into contact with workers.
* Can include modifying equipment or the workspace, using protective barriers, ventilation, and more.

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 9

C. Engineering Controls

Question 10

* Can cost more than administrative controls or PPE.

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 10

C. Engineering Controls

Question 11

* Program monitoring for continued effectiveness
* Might seem to be less expensive than other controls, but can be costly over time

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 11

D.PPE

Question 12

MOST EFFECTIVE AMONG THE REST

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 12

B. Elimination

Question 13

LEST EFFECIVE AMONG THE REST

A. Substitution
B. Elimination
C. Engineering Controls
D.PPE
E. Administrative Controls

Answer 13

D.PPE