1-3 / lesson 16 PPE

The class of hard hat worn extensively by Qualified Electrical Workers is the Class ? hard hat. a. A b. C c. D d. E

d. E

The one person or agency responsible for providing approved PPE, tools, and hardware that meet regulatory requirements is ? . a. OSHA b. NFPA c. the employee d. the employer

d. the employer

Knowing how to properly use PPE requires training in hazard awareness and ? . a. exposure to actual hazardous situations b. field experience c. the ability to have access to all the PPE required d. training of the user

d. training of the user

All PPE is designed to create a 100% barrier against workplace hazards. Select one: True False

false

Cotton balls, if inserted fully, are an acceptable protective device when hearing protection is required. Select one: True False

false

Hard hats should be taken out of service and replaced every 12 months. Select one: True False

false

PPE can be used as a substitute for engineering and administrative controls. Select one: True False

false

Rainwear worn as an outer layer over FR clothing does not need to be made from FR material. Select one: True False

false

The hard hat that Qualified Electrical Workers use can be depended on to provide 100% protection in case of a high voltage contact. Select one: True False

false

Workers in the electrical industry only need to wear a hard hat when working on or near exposed live voltages. Select one: True False

false

Hard hats should not be stored in direct sunlight because UV rays may harm the helmet. Select one: True False

true

PPE is only effective if the equipment is properly selected, used, maintained, and worn. Select one: True False

true

Personally owned equipment used for work must meet the same OSHA requirements as equipment provided by the employer. Select one: True False

true

Hearing loss is always the result of a one-time event. Select one: True False

false

Electrical hazard shoes offer protection against shock hazards from contact with ? or less under dry conditions. a. 600 V b. 800 V c. 1,000 V d. 1,200 V

a. 600 V

Things that should be embossed on the inside of a hard hat are manufacturer's name, ANSI nomenclature, date, size, and ? . a. class b. face shield requirements c. fire rating d. hard hat color

a. class

Flame-resistant clothing is ? . a. designed to minimize the injury caused by an electric arc b. designed to offer 100% protection to the wearer when exposed to an open flame c. made from 100% cotton fabric d. required to be inspected weekly

a. designed to minimize the injury caused by an electric arc

Rubber insulated gloves should have been tested and have a test date NOT older than ? . a. 1 month b. 3 months c. 6 months d. 12 months

c. 6 months

? require(s) eye and face protection when there is a reasonable probability of preventing injury when such equipment is used. a. ANSI b. HazCom c. OSHA d. Standard job specifications

c. OSHA

PPE should always be considered as a last resort because ? . a. it is more cumbersome and requires additional time to put on b. it must be tested before each use c. PPE has limitations d. PPE is very expensive

c. PPE has limitations

If stepping on sharp objects is determined to be a hazard, the employer may require workers to wear ? . a. boots with metatarsal or instep guards b. impact-resistant boots c. puncture-resistant boots d. steel-toe boots

c. puncture-resistant boots