Select the True Statement That Best Explains the OSHA Exposure

question 2

Multiple Choice

Select the true statement that best explains the OSHA exposure control plan.

• A) OSHA has developed the Hierarchy of Controls model,which protects the workplace from lawsuits stemming from worker injury from sharps and blood exposure.
• B) The OSHA exposure control plan is similar to HIPAA in that it protects the workplace from being exposed when a worker injury occurs that could harm the facility's reputation.
• C) The OSHA exposure control plan is designed to provide guidelines to control risks and protect workers from sharps injury and bloodborne pathogens.
• D) The OSHA exposure control plan is a materials management strategy to explore replacements for sharps and other healthcare devices that can cause sharps injury and blood exposure.

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Natural chemicals in the body that interact with brain receptors to reduce pain perception and boost feelings of pleasure or satisfaction.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids that are involved in regulating sodium and potassium balance in the body.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipids made at sites of tissue damage or infection that are involved in injury and illness processes, such as inflammation.

Bradykinins

Peptides that cause blood vessels to dilate, leading to decreased blood pressure and pain.