OSHA-10 Personal Protective Equipment

What kinds of hazards does eye protection protect you from?

splashes, dust, flying particles, and intense light

Who must provide PPE training and to whom must they provide it?

Employer must provide it to each employee that will use the PPE

What kind of PPE must Employers provide

Job Specific PPE

what percentage of overall disabling injuries involve the hand?

20%

How should you select the best footwear

By what best suits the job you are on

Who is wearing foot protection that will protect them from sharps? a.Cameron is wearing flip flops. b.Ben is wearing loafers. c.Maria is wearing boots.

C

You're going to be mowing lawns as a summer job. How long will it take for your hearing to be damaged without hearing protection? a.Less than 30 seconds b.1 hour c.Less than 4 hours d.There is no hearing damage risk

C

Josue is starting a job where he won't need a respirator but will still need to protect his legs and arms from splashes or cuts. What level of full-body protection will Josue use? a.Level A b.Level B c.Level C d.Level D

D

Who must provide PPE

Employer

Who must provide you with the proper respiratory protection?

Employer

Who must train you in proper use for respiratory protection?

Employer

Whose responsibility is it to provide the appropriate PPE for the work being done?

Employer

should you adjust your hard hat so it fits properly and securely?

Yes

What are earmuffs?

ear protection that fits outside the ears

What is the most protective ear protection?

foam ear plugs

What can long term exposure to loud sounds cause?

hearing damage

How are earplugs worn?

inside the ear canal

What do hard hats protect you from?

• falling objects and bumping into hard objects.

Level B full body protection protect you from what?

•B full-body protective clothing is chemical-resistant coveralls used with a supplied-air respirator or SCBA. It provides the highest level of respiratory protection and a lesser level of skin protection.

What does a hard hat Class C protect you from?

•Bumping your head against fixed objects, but do not protect against falling objects •Unlike class G and E, class C hard hats do not protect you from electrical shocks •Class C hard hats are designed for comfort and offer limited protection

Level D full body protection protect you from what?

•refers to normal work clothes. Level D protection may be sufficient when no contaminants are present or work operations preclude splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected inhalation or contact with hazardous levels of chemicals.

?What should you always wear while working in areas where there is a potential for head injuries.

Hard hats

What kind of earplugs are most common in hot environments?

PVC ear plugs

How do you determine what kind of eye protection to wear?

depends on the hazard you will be exposed to.

What parts of your body are PPE designed to protect?

head, face, eyes, ears, hands, feet, respiratory tract, and body.

True or false: It's important that the gloves you use fit your hands properly. a.True b.False

A

What provides better eye protection than regular glasses because they are stronger and more resistant to impact and heat? a.Safety glasses b.Prescription glasses c.Polarized glasses

A

When your employer performs an assessment of the area, what are they trying to find? a.Hazards b.Personal Protective Equipment c.Extra tools

A

Which employee is not ready to work at a jobsite with high noise levels? a.Maria is wearing earplugs. b.Ben isn't wearing any hearing protection. c.Marcus is wearing earmuffs.

B

What is the danger of soft bodied shoes?

They don't protect your feet from injury. Sharp objects like nails, screws, metal scraps, beams, columns, and reinforcing rods can and will puncture the soles and cut through the upper portions of this type of footwear.

. What criteria must your employer-provided PPE meet? a.That is stylish and modern b.That fits you in order to give the best protection from these hazards. c.That is not too expensive.

B

Josh is about to start working in a low-oxygen environment. Which type of respirator will he need? a.Air-purifying respirator (SAR) b.Supplied-air respirator (SAR) c.Josh doesn't need a respirator

B

What kind of hazards does hand protection protect you from?

hazardous chemicals, toxic or biological substances, electrical sources, or extremely cold or hot objects can irritate or burn your hands. Rough surfaces can also scrape or cut your hands.

What are the two types of respirators?

one which filters air and one which supplies clean air.

How often should earmuffs be inspected?

regularly

Who must train an employee on how to care for and dispose PPE?

employer

Some of the OSHA requirements for a written respiratory protection program include:

•Procedures for selection, use, and maintenance of the equipment. •Medical evaluations for the user of the respirator. •Fit testing and training for the user of the respirator.

What kind of foot protection should be worn at a work site?

•Reinforced soles •Metatarsal shoes •Steel toed shoes •Rubber boots

What are 3 types of eye protection?

•Safety Glasses •Goggles •Face Shields

What is hand protection generally made of?

•Vinyl •Anti-vibration •Latex •Heat Resistant Leather Palm

What must PPE training include?

•When using the selected PPE is necessary •What PPE is necessary •How to properly put on, take off, adjust, and wear the PPE •The limitations of the PPE •Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE

Level A full body protection protect you from what?

•full-body protective clothing is gas-tight, chemical-resistant coveralls used with a supplied-air respirator or SCBA. It provides the highest level of protection and is required when the greatest potential for exposure exists and the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required.

Level C full body protection protect you from what?

•C full-body protective clothing is normal work clothes or Tyvek ® coveralls used with an air-purifying respirator. This level is required when the concentration and type of airborne substances are known and the criteria for using an APR is met.

What does a hard hat Class E protect you from?

•Falling Objects •Electrical Shock up to 20,000 volts

What does a hard hat Class G protect you from?

•Falling Objects •Electrical shocks up to 2,200 volts

What 2 things must you do before your job

•First, identify the potential hazards •Second, control those hazards

What are the 2 ways to control hazards?

•First, try to eliminate or reduce the hazard •Second, if the hazard cannot be eliminated or reduced, then PPE should be worn to protect you from the hazard

what are some respiratory hazards that can exist at a worksite?

•Gases •Vapors •Dusts •Mists •Fumes •Smoke •Sprays •Fog •Metal fumes •Solvent vapors •Infectious agents •Chemical hazards •Sensitizing vapors •Oxygen deficiency •pharmaceuticals

What are some examples of PPE

•Hard hats •Safety goggles •Visors •Gloves •Masks •Proper footwear, etc.

What should you do with your gloves before using them?

•Inspect your gloves by looking for holes and cracks that might allow leaks. •Replace gloves that are worn or torn. •Avoid borrowing gloves from other people (gloves are personal protective equipment). •Never wear gloves around powered rotating equipment.