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In Engineering / College | 2025-07-06

If your work exposes you above the PEL, what are you prohibited from doing to maintain safe compliance with the PEL?
A. Understanding the engineering controls, work practices, and proper use of personal protective equipment
B. Enrolling in a medical surveillance program to monitor your health over time
C. Rotating employees to achieve compliance with the permissible exposure limit
D. Reporting to your supervisor instances of co-workers performing unsafe acts

Asked by johnswelh

Answer (2)

To maintain compliance with the permissible exposure limit (PEL), employees are prohibited from simply rotating workers as a means to manage exposure. Effective compliance requires proper engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment. Always report unsafe conditions and seek proper training and monitoring. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

To maintain compliance with the permissible exposure limit (PEL), rotating employees to manage exposure is prohibited. Effective compliance requires implementing engineering controls, proper work practices, and the use of personal protective equipment. The most appropriate answer is C. Rotating employees to achieve compliance with the permissible exposure limit.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-29