Which of the following actions is NOT an example of an engineering control?

A. Disposing of soiled laundry properly. B. Placing used needles in a sharps container. C. Using a bleach and water solution to decontaminate a surface covered in blood or bodily fluid. D. Wearing gloves, safety goggles, and masks.

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31 October, 05:33

Which of the following actions is NOT an example of an engineering control?

A. Disposing of soiled laundry properly. B. Placing used needles in a sharps container. C. Using a bleach and water solution to decontaminate a surface covered in blood or bodily fluid. D. Wearing gloves, safety goggles, and masks.

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Julius Sexton · Answer 1

Engineering controls are methods that are built into the design of a plant, equipment or process to minimize the hazard. Engineering controls are a very reliable way to control worker exposures as long as the controls are designed, used and maintained properly.