Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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Which of the following is not listed as a common method for primary prevention in workplaces?

  1. Substitution of hazardous processes

  2. Job design changes

  3. Personal protective equipment usage

  4. Replacement of employees

The correct answer is: Replacement of employees

Primary prevention in workplaces refers to methods of preventing workplace incidents or injuries from occurring in the first place. This includes reducing or eliminating potential hazards. Options A, B, and C are all common methods for primary prevention as they involve reducing or eliminating hazards in the workplace. Option D, replacement of employees, is not a common method for primary prevention as it does not address any potential hazards in the workplace. It may be a solution in certain situations, but it is not a common or recommended method for primary prevention.

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