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MIC 121 LaboratorySafety andEthicsin Microbiology Objective Question

Question

According to the Hierarchy of Controls, which control method is considered the 'most effective' in microbiology?
Options
A Administrative Controls
B Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
C Elimination
Correct Answer
D Substitution
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17, 'Hierarchy of Controls', explicitly lists 'Elimination' as the first and 'most effective (top)' control, followed by Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and PPE as 'least effective (bottom)'.

Hint

Think about removing the hazard entirely versus just protecting against it.

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