Assignment 7 - Personal Protective Equipment

An ANSI mark and the manufacturer's mark

Safety glasses that meet the ANSI standard will contain . A manufacturer's mark An ANSI mark and the manufacturer's mark An ANSI mark An OSHA mark and An ANSI mark An OSHA mark

False

T/F Air-purifying respirators purify the air of gases, vapors, and partkulates; therefore, they can be used safely in an oxygen-deficient environment.

False

T/F Chipping and grinding operations require you to wear a face shield instead of safety glasses or goggles.

True

T/F Hearing protection is required when you are exposed to a noise level of 85 decibels or higher for an 8-hour period of time.

False

T/F If hearing protection is required, it is important to check your earplugs once a week and replace as necessary.

True

T/F If respiratory protection is required, you will need to check the respirator each day, before using it, and ask for a new one if yours become damaged in anyway.

False

T/F If you wear prescription lenses, you do not need additional eye protection against occupational eye hazards.

False

T/F If you wear regular eyeglasses, you never need to wear safety glasses.

False

T/F In most cases hard hats and bump caps are interchangeable

False

T/F It is still okay to use a hard hat with a minor crack in its shell.

True

T/F Leather or metal mesh gloves provide the best protection when working with sharp edges.

True

T/F No single style of work glove is effective for all tasks.

False

T/F Once you have selected the correct gloves to protect you from the chemicals to which you will be exposed, you can continue to use them until they wear out or are torn.

False

T/F Once your employer has provided you with PPE, you must use it whenever you are at work, even if your job changes.

False

T/F Personal Protective Equipment, is the first level of controlling a hazard.

False

T/F Respirators are not considered personal protective equipment.

True

T/F You must wear safety glasses and a hard hat on the jobsite at all times.

Level C

What is the personal protective equipment requirement when the concentration and type of airborne substances is known and the criteria for using air purifying respirators is met?

Level A

What is the personal protective equipment requirement when the greatest potential for exposure to hazards exists, and when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required?

Eye protection and face protection

What type of protection is needed when you are exposed to hazards from flying particles? Face protection Eye protection, face protection, and Head protection Head protection Eye protection and face protection Eye protection

Air Purifying Respirator Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Supplied Air Respirator

the three Categories of Respiratory protection.

Ear Plugs Ear Muffs Active Hearing Protection Devices

the three categories of hearing protection.

Safety Glasses Goggles Face Shield

three type of eyes/face protection.

85 dba

A hearing conservation program becomes a requirement when exposed to _________ for an 8 hour period. 95 dba 75 dba 90 dba 85 dba

a, b, & c

According to the revised Personal Protective Equipment Standard, employees need to be retrained: b - If I do not understand how to use the personal protective equipment properly c - Whenever the hazards of my job change a - If I transfer to a job with different hazards a & c a, b, & c

What substances they filter out

Air filter cartridges are labeled and color-coded to provide what information? How long they are good for What model of respirator they can be used with What substances they filter out The Manufacturer

Foundry shoes - open circuits

Below is a list of foot and leg protection types matched with hazards they protect against. Which pairing is incorrect? Leggings - heat hazards Metatarsal guards - impact and compression Foundry shoes - open circuits Electrically conductive shoes - static electricity build up

Eyes protection is required for all the situations listed.

Eye protection is required for which of the following hazards? Chemical gases or vapors Eyes protection is required for all the situations listed. Liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids Molten metal Flying particles

puncture-resistant soles

Most industrial operations require workers to wear safety footwear with a reinforced toe box and... metatarsal guards Rubber soles puncture-resistant soles fire-resistant inserts

Enforce use of the chosen PPE.False

Once management decides to use Personal Protective Equipment, what should it next? Select the proper type of equipment. Write a policy covering the usage of the PPE and communicate it to employees. Enforce use of the chosen PPE.False Implement a training program to make certain employees know how to correctly use and maintain the PPE.

Engineering, work practice, and administrative controls do not provide sufficient protection against hazards

Personal Protective Equipment is required when...... The employees suffer an injury An employee asks for it Engineering, work practice, and administrative controls do not provide sufficient protection against hazards Employers suffer an injury

Goggles

The best protection from chemical splashes is? Safety glasses Goggles Each of the devices listed is good for splash protection Face Shield

Foot Head Eyes Face Hand

The five main areas of personal protection covered by the revised PPE Standard of 1994 are

Self contained breathing apparatus

The initials SCBA stand for what?

Metal splatter

Welding shields primarily protect against... Dust Flying particles Metal splatter Splashes

Level B

What is the personal protective equipment requirement under circumstances requiring the highest level of respiratory protection, with lesser level of skin protection?

Level D

What is the personal protective equipment requirement when no contaminants are present or work operations preclude splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected inhalation or contact with hazardous levels of chemicals?

Maintain a positive face piece pressure

When an employee must wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, regulations state that the SCBA: Have at least a 15 minute capacity Have an auxiliary air supply Have a remote air supply Provide full face protection Maintain a positive face piece pressure

Prior to each use

When should safety footwear be inspected? Prior to each use Every month Every week Every 15 days

Wear head protection

When working in areas where there is a potential for head injury from falling objects, you should... Appoint yourself a personal superhero to whisk you away from falling objects Ask a colleague to give you a heads up when an object is about to fall Look to the sky every 2 minutes for flying and falling objects Wear head protection

Class A & B

Which of the classes of hard hats in the list below can save you from high voltage shocks as well as provide penetration and impact resistance? Class C Class A & B Class A, B, and C Class B Class A

Class C

Which of the following classes of hard hats DO NOT provide any protection against electric hazards? Class C Class B Class D Class A

Molded earplugs

Which of the following hearing protection should be fitted by a professional? Molded earplugs Single use earplugs Earmuffs None of the ear protection listed requires professional assistance

Work shoes or boots have slip- and puncture-resistant soles to best protect your feet.

Which of the following must be true of your jobsite footwear: Work shoes or boots have slip- and puncture-resistant soles to best protect your feet. Work shoes or boots have light-colored soles to keep from creating scuff marks on thewood. Work shoes or boots should match your outfit. Work shoes or boots have Velcro closures instead of shoelaces.

All the statement are true

Which of the following should be true about proper clothing choices for the jobsite: Avoid loose and/or ripped clothing. Choose clothing that makes it easy to bend, stretch and move, in general. Choose clothing that protects your body and limbs from injury. All the statement are true

Electrically conductive shoes

Which of the following special purpose footwear should you wear to avoid a buildup of static electricity? Foundry shoes Metatarsal guards Electrically conductive shoes Safety toe shoes

Butyl rubber gloves

Which of the following types of gloves should you wear when working with chemicals? Butyl rubber gloves Leather gloves Butyl rubber gloves and leather gloves Fabric gloves

Class A helmets

Which of the following types of helmets is intended to protect against impact hazards and is typically used in heavy industrial settings? Class B helmets Class C helmets Type 1 helmets Class A helmets

Smoke

Which of the following usually contains droplets as well as dry particles? Fumes Mist Smoke Gas

Employer and Employee

Who is responsible for maintaining Personal Protective Equipment? Employee Your co-worker Your employer, Yourself, and Your co-worker Employer Employer and Employee

Your employer

Who is responsible for providing you with Personal Protective Equipment? Your co-worker Your employer Yourself Your supervisor