When You Are Unable to Eliminate a Hazard, the Next

question 21

Multiple Choice

When you are unable to eliminate a hazard, the next best course of action to take is to:

• A) use personal protective equipment.
• B) introduce administrative controls.
• C) introduce engineering controls.
• D) provide training to staff members so that they can manage the hazard.
• E) reduce the risk it poses by substitution or isolation.

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Definitions:

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and outputs are variable, allowing for the adjustment of all inputs, leading to a balanced economic condition over time.

Zero Economic Profits

Occurs when a firm earns just enough revenue to cover its total costs, including opportunity costs, but no more.

Efficiently

Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage achieved by businesses when production becomes efficient, as the scale of operation increases leading to a reduction in average costs.