The occupational health nurse continually reminds employees to wear their safety goggles and ear plugs. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?
a. Both secondary and tertiary prevention
b. Primary prevention
c. Secondary prevention
d. Tertiary prevention
ANS: B
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