What activities should be avoided where there is a likelihood of exposure?

The correct choice aligns with best practices for maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, particularly in emergency response situations. Activities such as eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, or handling contact lenses can significantly increase the risk of exposure to hazardous materials or contaminants. This is particularly important for fire department personnel who may encounter various risks, such as chemical agents, biological hazards, or infectious materials.

By avoiding these activities, personnel reduce the likelihood of inadvertently introducing harmful substances into their bodies or that could contaminate their work environment. This action reflects a commitment to personal safety and health, ensuring that firefighters remain fit for duty and minimize the potential for exposure to dangerous elements during their service.

Other activities mentioned, such as running or jogging on duty, using mobile phones excessively, or talking to coworkers during a call, while potentially distracting or inappropriate in certain contexts, do not inherently pose the same level of direct risk of exposure as personal hygiene and consumption-related actions do. Focusing on avoiding contact, ingestion, or contamination through common personal activities is essential for maintaining a safe workplace.