What is the goal of DAO 2021-09?

• A. Reduce risks from Chromium VI exposure.
• B. Increase production of chromium compounds.
• C. Encourage use of chromium VI in processes.
• D. Eliminate all regulations on chromium.

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is the regulatory intent behind DAO 2021-09, which is to protect health by reducing risks from chromium VI exposure. Chromium VI is a highly toxic, carcinogenic form of chromium commonly encountered in industrial processes. A chemical control order aims to limit human and environmental harm by establishing exposure limits, safe handling and storage rules, monitoring, training, medical surveillance, and other controls. This makes the objective clearly risk-reduction rather than promoting more production, encouraging continued use, or removing protections.

So the correct goal is to reduce risks from chromium VI exposure because that aligns with safeguarding workers and the public from its hazards. The other options would undermine health protection: increasing production or use would raise exposure risks, and eliminating regulations would remove the safeguards designed to prevent harm.