14. Personal Protective Equipment
Which statement is INCORRECT with respect to damaged PPE?
D. Damaged PPE should be used until non-damaged PPE can be obtained
When a personal flotation device (PFD) is worn around water, it should be equipped with a:
E. Both C and D
Head protection is required to be labeled with:
D. All of the above
Overshoe guards are:
D. All of the above
Emergency eye and body wash equipment should be tested:
E. B, C, and D
This apparel is worn in inclement weather, under heavy traffic conditions, or when complex backgrounds impair visibility:
A. Class 3 high-visibility apparel
The two basic types of fall protection are known as:
A. Fall arrest and fall restraint
A Bureau of Labor Statistics survey found that most workers who suffered impact head injuries were:
A. Not wearing head protection
The water temperature for an emergency eyewash should be tepid, in the range of 60 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees to 38 degrees Celsius)
A. True
When the eyes or the bodies of workers may be exposed to corrosive materials, OSHA requires a facility that will provide emergency flushing or drenching.
A. True
When working over or near water, employees should be protected by railings, nets, fall protection system, or some other means.
A. True
Someone whose body is exposed to injurious chemicals should flush the exposed part for ________.
C. 15 minutes
These respirators cleanse a contaminated atmosphere as ambient air passes through an air cleansingelement:
C. Air purifying
Emergency eye wash shower stations must be installed:
C. Both A and B
Personal protective equipment is:
D. All of the above
Safe footwear worn to protection against live electrical current are made with:
D. All of the above
Safety footwear should have:
D. All of the above
Which statement is INCORRECT with respect to PPE?
D. PPE is the preferred method of hazard control
Eyewash stations should be located:
E. All of the above
Injuries to arms and hands include:
E. All of the above
A respiratory program includes all the following, EXCEPT:
E. Respirator inspection by OSHA before use
A personal floatation device (PFD) must be:
D. Both A and B
Which of the following is a reason for wearing a respirator?
D. Both A and B
Hard hat manufacturers should be consulted with regard to cleaning a helmet, because some cleaning materials may damage a hard hat's shell, reducing its protection.
A. True
Retro reflective trim is recommended on all high visibility clothing.
A. True
Head protection must meet _______ specifications and be so labeled.
A. ANSI
Using fall protection is preferred to the use of physical barriers (e.g., temporary floors, guardrails, toe boards, or other physical barriers) to prevent falls.
B. False
This material is sometimes used for the soles of non-slip footwear:
B. Neoprene
Eye and face protection must be stamped ________ to indicate that the PPE meets specification for the design, construction, test, and use of eye and face protection.
A. ANSI Z87.1
Hearing protection is worn to:
A. Minimize the frequency and intensity of noise
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 primary classes eye and face protection?
C. Bump glass
These are worn to protect the entire face from flying particles, metal sparks, or chemical/biological splashes.
C. Face shield with ANSI approved safety spectacles or chemical goggles
Which respirator face piece provides the greatest level of protection?
C. Full face
The ______ is most often the best source of information regarding chemical protective gloves.
C. Manufacturer or supplier
Head protection must be:
C. Resistant to penetration and be able to absorb the shock of a blow
At a minimum, ring buoys must be:
E. All of the above
Which of the following must be made available when railings, nets, safety belts, or other means of protection will not be effective in controlling exposure to a drowning hazard?
E. Any of the above
OSHA, EPA, and other agencies have established four levels of chemical hazard body protection. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
B. The levels are known as A, C, E, G
Electricians should wear _______ hand and arm protection meeting ANSI specifications.
A. Rubber
Engineering controls (e.g., isolation, ventilation, enclosures) are more preferred than PPE for controlling exposure to hazards.
A. True
Flying particles cause the greatest number of eye injury cases
A. True
Goggles can be worn in combination with spectacles or corrective lenses
A. True
Selecting the right chemical protective gloves is very important as some chemicals will go through certain rubber and synthetic materials and attack the skin and body.
A. True
The main purpose of a travel or fall restraint system is to prevent workers from getting too close to an unprotected edge.
A. True
When more than one type of PPE is effective in controlling a hazard, it is good to give employees a chocie.
A. True
