Engineers are specifically in contravention of the Act if they negligently or incompetently: a) give advice that results in a worker that is endangered b) give a certification that results in a worker that is endangered c) remove a protective device that results in a worker that is endangered d) all of the above e) only a) & b) above

Engineers are specifically in contravention of the Act if they negligently or incompetently: a) give advice that results in a worker that is endangered b) give a certification that results in a worker that is endangered c) remove a protective device that results in a worker that is endangered d) all of the above e) only a) & b) above

Solid Waste Engineering

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Author:Worrell, William A.

Publisher:Worrell, William A.

Chapter9: Toward Integrated Resources Management—environmental, Political, And Economic Issues

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