Control Measures of Dangerous Substances

What is the primary goal of implementing technical control measures for dangerous substances?

• To increase production efficiency

• To ensure the safety of the environment

• To protect worker health and safety

• To reduce costs associated with material handling

Which of the following is an example of a technical control measure for handling dangerous substances?

• Providing safety training to employees

• Implementing a job rotation schedule

• Installing local exhaust ventilation systems

• Developing emergency response plans

What is the purpose of organisational control measures in managing dangerous substances?

• To physically remove the hazard from the workplace

• To manage the way people work and interact with hazardous substances

• To replace dangerous substances with less harmful ones

• To monitor the level of dangerous substances in the environment

Which of the following is NOT considered an organisational control measure?

• Safety training and awareness programs

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Regular maintenance and inspection schedules

• Restricting access to areas where dangerous substances are stored

How do technical control measures differ from organisational control measures?

• Technical control measures focus on the equipment and technology used, while organisational control measures focus on people and procedures.

• Technical control measures are cheaper to implement than organisational control measures.

• Organisational control measures are only used for chemical hazards, while technical control measures are used for all types of hazards.

• There is no difference; both terms can be used interchangeably.

Which of the following would be considered a technical control measure to prevent fire hazards when handling flammable substances?

• Conducting fire safety training for employees

• Installing fire-resistant storage cabinets

• Developing a fire evacuation plan

• Performing regular fire drills

In the context of dangerous substances, what is the purpose of substitution as a control measure?

• To replace a dangerous substance with a less harmful one

• To change the process to use more of the dangerous substance efficiently

• To substitute old equipment with new technology for better control

• To replace manual labor with automated processes

What is the significance of implementing segregation as a control measure for dangerous substances?

• It ensures that all substances are stored together for ease of access

• It reduces the risk of incompatible substances reacting dangerously

• It segregates the workforce from management to improve safety culture

• It involves separating recyclable waste from hazardous waste

What role does administrative control play in managing the risks associated with dangerous substances?

• To physically alter or replace hazardous substances

• To monitor environmental levels of hazardous substances

• To manage how tasks involving hazardous substances are performed

• To provide personal protective equipment to employees

Which of the following best describes the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in managing risks associated with dangerous substances?

• PPE should be the first line of defense against hazardous substances

• PPE is only necessary for workers who are not trained in handling hazardous substances

• PPE serves as a last resort when other control measures are not feasible

• PPE is used to enhance the effectiveness of technical control measures