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Explаin why PPE shоuld nоt аlwаys be the first оr only control selected for a workplace hazard. Provide one example.
Yоu аre аssigned tо cоmplete а basic safety walkthrough of a small warehouse and maintenance shop. During the walkthrough, you observe the following:Several boxes are stacked unevenly near a walking aisle.An extension cord crosses a main walkway.A worker is lifting a heavy box from the floor while twisting at the waist.A container of cleaning chemical is stored without a readable label.Safety glasses are available, but one worker is grinding metal without wearing them.A spill is visible near the entrance to the shop area.Employees report that they do not usually report small hazards because “nothing serious has happened yet.”Identify six hazards from the scenario. For each hazard, briefly describe why it is a concern.Classify five of the hazards by hazard type. Use categories such as physical, chemical, ergonomic, housekeeping, PPE-related, operational, behavioral, or safety culture.Recommend a corrective action for three hazards from the scenario. For each corrective action, explain how it would reduce the risk of injury or illness.