Key Terms

Administrative controls are changes made to how work is done in order to minimize or eliminate a hazard.

Benzene is a clear, colorless chemical present in gasoline and other fuels. It is known to cause cancer in humans.

California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) is the government agency that protects workers and the public from safety hazards.

Carcinogens are substances that are known to cause cancer in humans.

Ergonomics is a science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency that tests equipment and conducts studies related to workplace hazards. Based upon its research, NIOSH proposes standards to OSHA.

Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency that adopts and enforces standards to ensure the health and safety of workers.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to any clothing or equipment that is worn or used by people to protect them from hazards to their health or well-being.

Respiratory protection refers to equipment and methods used to safeguard the human respiratory system, which comprises the airway, the lungs, and the muscles of respiration. The purpose of the respiratory system is to carry air between the lungs and the atmosphere surrounding the body.

Short-Service Employees (SSE) are employees with less than six months of service in the same job and same position.

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