Official PPE study guide

Question 1

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) if the

____ don’t eliminate the hazards.

Answer 1

controls

Question 2

If . . .
Employees can change the way they do their
jobs and the exposure to the potential
hazard is removed,
Then . . .
The hazard can be eliminated with.......

Answer 2

a work

practice control

Question 3

Employer responsibilities:

Answer 3

1. Assess workplace for hazards
2. Provide PPE
3. Determine when to use
4. Provide PPE training for employees and
   instruction in proper use

Question 4

Employee responsibilities:

Answer 4

1. Use PPE in accordance with training
   received and other instructions
2. Inspect daily and maintain in a clean and
   reliable condition

Question 5

Eye Protection

Criteria for Selection

Answer 5

1. Protects against specific hazard(s)
2. Comfortable to wear
3. Does not restrict vision or movement
4. Durable and easy to clean and disinfect
5. Does not interfere with the function of
   other required PPE

Question 6

Eye Protection for Employees

Who Wear Eyeglasses

Answer 6

1. Prescription glasses with side shields and protective
   lenses.
2. Goggles that fit comfortably over corrective glasses without disturbing the glasses.
3. Goggles that incorporate corrective lenses mounted
   behind protective lenses.

Question 7

Made with metal/plastic safety frames. Most operations require side shields. Used for moderate impact from particles
produced by jobs such as carpentry, woodworking, grinding, and scaling.

Answer 7

safety glasses

Question 8

Protects eyes and area around the eyes

from impact, dust, and splashes. Some goggles fit over corrective lenses.

Answer 8

Googles

Question 9

Full face protection.
Protects face from dusts and splashes or sprays of
hazardous liquids.
Does not protect from impact hazards.
Wear safety glasses or goggles underneath.

Answer 9

Face shields

Question 10

Protects eyes against burns from radiant light
Protects face and eyes from flying sparks,
metal spatter, & slag chips produced during
welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting

Answer 10

Welding Shields

Question 11

When it’s not feasible
to reduce the noise
or its duration….

Answer 11

use ear protective devices

Question 12

Ear protective

devices must be____.

Answer 12

fitted

Question 13

When Must Hearing Protection be Provided?

Answer 13

After implementing engineering and work
practice controls.
When an employee’s noise exposure exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 90 dBA.

Question 14

When should foot protection be provided?

Answer 14

1.Heavy objects such as barrels or tools that
might roll onto or fall on employees’ feet.
2.Sharp objects such as nails or spikes that
might pierce ordinary shoes.
3.Molten metal that might splash on feet
4. Hot or wet surfaces
5. Slippery surfaces

Question 15

1. Impact-resistant toes and heat resistant soles protect against hot surfaces common in roofing and paving.
   2.Some have metal insoles to protect against puncture wounds.
2. May be electrically conductive
   for use in explosive atmospheres, or nonconductive to protect
   from workplace electrical
   hazards.

Answer 15

Safety shoes

Question 16

When must hand protection be supplied?

Answer 16

1. Burns
2. Bruises
3. Abrasions
4. Cuts
5. Punctures
6. Fractures
7. Amputations
8. Chemical Exposures

Question 17

Protects against
solvents, harsh chemicals,
fats and petroleum
products and also provides
excellent resistance to cuts
and abrasions.

Answer 17

Nitrile rubber gloves

Question 18

Provides the highest
permeation resistance to
gas or water vapors

Answer 18

Butyl rubber gloves

Question 19

Protects against
cuts, slashes, and
abrasion.

Answer 19

Kevlar rubber gloves

Question 20

Protects against cuts

and lacerations

Answer 20

Stainless steel mesh gloves

Question 21

The major causes of body injuries.

Answer 21

1. Intense heat
2. Splashes of hot metals and other hot liquids
3. Impacts from tools, machinery, and materials
4. Cuts
5. Hazardous chemicals
6. Radiation

Question 22

Provide protective clothing for parts of the

body exposed to possible ___.

Answer 22

injury

Question 23

Types of body protection:

Answer 23

1. Vests
2. Aprons
3. Jackets
4. Coveralls
5. Full body suits

Question 24

Two general Types of Respiratory Protection

Answer 24

1. Air Purifying

2. Air Supplied

Question 25

Air Purifying Respirators | Must be equipped with a .....

Answer 25

NIOSH approved Filter

Question 26

Air purifying Respirators classified as either:

Answer 26

◦ Negative pressure | ◦ Positive pressure

Question 27

Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirators, two types:

Answer 27

◦ Half Face Respirator | ◦ Full Face Respirator

Question 28

A facepiece that fits over the nose and under the chin. Sizes from small to extra large. Variety of manufactures. Secures by two straps. One goes over the crown. Around the neck.

Answer 28

Half Face Respirators

Question 29

Facepiece that covers the entire face from the top of the forehead to below the chin. Secured by three straps. One goes over the crown. One pulls the top of the respirator up and tight to the face.Other around the neck.Provides effective eye protection.

Answer 29

Full Face Respirator

Question 30

``` Air is blown into a tight fitting face piece ◦ Small fan ◦ Continuous flow of air ◦ Battery operated ◦ Filters or cartridges worn on:  Belt  Face piece ```

Answer 30

Power Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

Question 31

``` Air is blown into a tight fitting facepiece ◦ Supplies minimum of Grade D air ◦ Compressed air cylinders ◦ Air compressor ◦ Combination SAR may have an egress cylinder. A small cylinder of compressed air usually worn on the workers belt. Used when primary air source fails. ```

Answer 31

Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)

Question 32

Air is blown into a tight fitting facepiece ◦ Supplies minimum of Grade D air ◦ Compressed air cylinders

Answer 32

SCBA

Question 33

An assessment of the adequacy of respirator fit by numerically measuring the amount of leakage into the respirator.

Answer 33

Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT)

Question 34

Qualitative Fit Test

Answer 34

``` Chemical challenge ◦ I.e., irritant smoke, saccharin mist, Bitrex, or banana oil  Wearer is asked to move and speak during the test to simulate the fit during actual working conditions.  If the wearer detects the substance by irritation, smell, or taste, the mask doesn't fit. ```

Question 35

Engineering controls:

Answer 35

1. Initial design specifications 2. Substitute less harmful material 3. Change process 4. Enclose process 5. Isolate process

Question 36

Employer responsibilities:

Answer 36

1. Assess workplace for hazards 2. Provide PPE 3. Determine when to use 4. Provide PPE training for employees and instruction in proper use

Question 37

Employee responsibilities:

Answer 37

1. Use PPE in accordance with training received and other instructions 2. Inspect daily and maintain in a clean and reliable condition

Question 38

What does a PPE Program consist of?

Answer 38

1. Includes procedures for selecting, providing and using PPE. 2. First -- assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of PPE. 3. After selecting PPE, provide training to employees who are required to use it.

Question 39

Causes of Head Injuries

Answer 39

1. Falling objects such as tools 2. Bumping head against objects, such as pipes or beams. 3. Contact with exposed electrical wiring or components

Question 40

When must Eye Protection be Provided?

Answer 40

1. Dust and other flying particles, such as metal shavings or sawdust 2. Corrosive gases, vapors, and liquids 3. Molten metal that may splash 4. Potentially infectious materials such as blood or hazardous liquid chemicals that may splash 5. Intense light from welding and lasers

Question 41

When should foot protection be provided?

Answer 41

1. Heavy objects such as barrels or tools that might roll onto or fall on employees’ feet 2. Sharp objects such as nails or spikes that might pierce ordinary shoes 4. Molten metal that might splash on feet 5. Hot or wet surfaces 6. Slippery surfaces

Question 42

9.When must hand protection be used?

Answer 42

1. Burns 2. Bruises 3. Abrasions 4. Cuts 5. Punctures 6. Fractures 7. Amputations 8. Chemical Exposures

Question 43

Major Causes of Body Injuries:

Answer 43

1. Intense heat 2. Splashes of hot metals and other hot liquids 3. Impacts from tools, machinery, and materials 4. Cuts 5. Hazardous chemicals 6. Radiation

Question 44

Types of body protection.

Answer 44

1. Vests 2. Aprons 3. Jackets 4. Coveralls 5. Full body suits

Question 45

Written standard operating procedures must be established for:

Answer 45

1. Proper selection, use and care of respirators. 2. Possible emergency and routine uses of respirators must be anticipated and planned for. 3. Safe use in dangerous atmospheres that might be encountered.

Question 46

Respirators must be selected:

Answer 46

1. On the basis of hazards to which the workers are exposed; 2. According to OSHA guidelines 3. NIOSH Approved 4. Fit tested by a qualified individual

Question 47

Employers must implement a PPE program where they:

Answer 47

1. Assess the workplace for hazards 2. Use engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or reduce hazards before using PPE 3. Select appropriate PPE to protect employees from hazards that cannot be eliminated 4. Inform employees why the PPE is necessary, how and when it must be worn 5. Train employees how to use and care for their PPE, including how to recognize deterioration and failure 6. Require employees to wear selected PPE