Regarding respiratory protection, the first measure to be taken is:
Suggested Answer: B
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23 comments · newest first
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Iluminada
10 months ago
A seems too extreme for first measure.
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Rueben
10 months ago
Definitely agree, B is the best choice.
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Lili
10 months ago
Wait, isn't PPE supposed to be last resort?
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Nohemi
10 months ago
Limiting hours? That’s a new one for me!
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Cecilia
11 months ago
I think ventilation is key!
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Renay
11 months ago
I thought ensuring PPE was in good condition was crucial, but I don't know if it’s the very first thing we should do.
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Belen
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards limiting working hours, but I can't recall if that's the first step. It feels like it could be important too.
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Laurel
11 months ago
I remember we discussed that respirators are important, but I feel like they come after other measures like ventilation.
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Heike
12 months ago
I think the first measure should be ventilation, but I'm not completely sure. We practiced a similar question in class.
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Virgilio
12 months ago
Ugh, respiratory protection questions are the worst. There are so many different elements to consider. I'm going to have to really focus and eliminate the options that don't make sense. Let me think this through step-by-step.
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Evelynn
12 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The first measure for respiratory protection is always ventilation, so the answer has to be B. Respirators and PPE are important, but they come after ensuring proper ventilation. I feel good about this one.
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Glory
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Is it possible the answer could be A, using respirators? Or maybe D, ensuring PPE is in good condition? I'll have to review my notes.
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Joaquin
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about respiratory protection. I'm pretty confident the answer is B - the use of general and local ventilation.
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Franchesca
1 year ago
But wouldn't using respirators be more effective in protecting against respiratory hazards?
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Lelia
1 year ago
C seems more like a secondary measure. The first step should be to control the hazard at the source.
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Ashton
1 year ago
I agree with Marilynn, if the PPE is not in good condition, it won't provide proper protection.
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Kenny
1 year ago
I'd go with D. Making sure PPE is in good condition is crucial for respiratory protection.
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Nada
1 year ago
A) The use of respirators.
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Marilynn
1 year ago
I think the first measure should be ensuring PPE is in good conditions.
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Elenor
1 year ago
I think B is the correct answer. Ventilation is the first line of defense against respiratory hazards.
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Maryln
1 year ago
C) Limiting working hours according to recommended guidelines.
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Hildegarde
1 year ago
B) The use of general and local ventilation.
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Pearlene
1 year ago
A) The use of respirators.