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What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the context of WHMIS?

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as goggles, gloves, and aprons are 'last resort' controls used to protect the individual worker from exposure when engi

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Question: What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the context of WHMIS?

Answer options:

  • To make the job more difficult
  • To replace the need for an SDS
  • To eliminate the hazard from the workplace entirely ✅ To provide a barrier between the worker and the hazardous product

Correct answer: To provide a barrier between the worker and the hazardous product

Explanation: PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as goggles, gloves, and aprons are 'last resort' controls used to protect the individual worker from exposure when engineering or administrative controls are insufficient.

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