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Installing a hands-sanitizing station in the dental office is an example of which type of hazard control?
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Correct answer: A. Engineering control
✓ A) Engineering control is correct.
Installing hand-sanitizing stations is classified as an engineering control — a physical modification to the workplace/environment designed to reduce hazard exposure. Engineering controls include: hand hygiene stations, sharps containers, ventilation systems, and physical barriers. Administrative controls involve policies/procedures (training, scheduling). PPE involves personal protective equipment worn by individuals. Engineering controls are higher in the hierarchy than administrative and PPE controls.
Installing hand-sanitizing stations is classified as an engineering control — a physical modification to the workplace/environment designed to reduce hazard exposure. Engineering controls include: hand hygiene stations, sharps containers, ventilation systems, and physical barriers. Administrative controls involve policies/procedures (training, scheduling). PPE involves personal protective equipment worn by individuals. Engineering controls are higher in the hierarchy than administrative and PPE controls.
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