Question

Gary works in a factory where the workers are known to leave oily rags all over the place. Which of the following best describes the oily rags?A. moral/morale hazardB. physical hazardC. societal hazardD. none of the above

Answer 1

The term physical hazard best describes the oily rags.

Explanation:

• The example narrated in the question statement is associated with hazardous environmental pollution due to a specific kind of waste that is in physical form that bears the potential of causing health issues.
• The scattering of oil rags left by the employees over the place of work would turn the place unhygienic and unfit for work.
• Hence, the term 'physical hazard' is used for oily rags.