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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question

Question

In the Hierarchy of Controls for microbiology, which control measure is considered 'the last resort' for individual protection?
Options
A Elimination
B Engineering Controls
C Administrative Controls
D Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17, 'Hierarchy of Controls', describes PPE as 'The last resort — individual protection when all other controls are correctly in place.'

Hint

The hierarchy is listed from most effective (top) to least effective (bottom). Identify the bottom-most control.

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