Question

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

Answer 1

Engineering controls are practices which would lessen if not eliminate the exposure of a human being to chemical and other physical hazards by using or substitution of engineered machinery or tools. From the given choices, the best answer would be letter B. 

Answer 2

Answer;

B. Placing used needles in a sharps container.

Explanation;

-Engineering controls are practices which would lessen if not eliminate the exposure of a human being to chemical and other physical hazards by using or substitution of engineered machinery or tools.

-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. The basic types of engineering controls are: process control, enclosure and/or isolation of emission source, ventilation.