1. Respiratory protection is a common form of PPE used in the United States. Compare and contrast the different categories of respirators. Discuss the different situations when respirators would be required. Include a discussion of the limitations of each type of respirator.
Your essay should be at least 200 words in length.
2. The four theories that are used to explain human behavior as it relates to safety are Theory X, Theory Y, Theory Z, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Compare and contrast the four theories. Which theory do you believe best predicts a worker's behavior related to safety?
Your essay should be at least 200 words in length.
Course Textbook
Mroszczyk, J. W. (Ed.). (2012). Safety engineering (4th ed.). Des Plaines, IL: American Society of Safety Engineers.