PPE

Question 1

What parts of the body can PPE protect?

Answer 1

Everything but mostly;
1. Eyes.
2. Head, neck and ears.
3. Hand and arms
4. Legs and feet.
5. Lungs.

Question 2

What should you do before putting PPE on

Answer 2

1. Is there a better way to do a job and is this the correct PPE for the job.
2. Check the PPE for any damage or defects.

Question 3

When is eye protection needed?

Answer 3

1. When chiselling
2. When working with masonry
3. When drilling especially something that can shatter
   4 using something cartridge operated.
   - it is better to wear it when working above you to stop things falling.

Question 4

What eye protection is available?

Answer 4

1. Safety glasses.
2. Safety goggles.
3. Face shield.
4. Welding shield (tinted).

Question 5

When is foot and leg protection needed?

Answer 5

• With electrical systems and power tools.
• when handing battery’s
• When around other trades like grinders or welders.
• Bad weather conditions.
• With oils or other toxic liquids.

Question 6

What foot and leg protection is available?

Answer 6

1. Steel toe caps.
2. Leather apron.
3. High vis.
4. Work trousers.

Question 7

When is hand protection needed?

Answer 7

• When using sharp tools.
• When handing bulky objects to stop splinters or cuts.
• When working with chemicals.
• For extra grip.
• Keeps hand clean.

Question 8

What hand protection is available?

Answer 8

• Gloves
  
  • Leather
  • Heat proof
  • Chainmail
  • Insulated
  • Rubber

Question 9

When is head protection needed?

Answer 9

• When there is a risk of items falling and striking your head.
• When on bulding sites.
• When you get told to put one on.

Question 10

What head protection is available?

Answer 10

• Hard hat.
• Welding helmet.
• Face Shield.
• Accessorys can be added to helmets.

Question 11

When is ear protection needed?

Answer 11

When is protection needed?
- When working in noisy enviroments.
- Under the “Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2006”

Question 12

What ear protection is available?

Answer 12

• Ear plugs.
• Ear defenders

Question 13

When is lung protection needed?

Answer 13

• When working in dusty enviroments
• Near smoke
• Fumes
• Asbestos

Question 14

What lung protection is available?

Answer 14

• Face mask
• Dusk mask
• Gas mask (For things like spray paint)

Question 15

When is PPE needed?

Answer 15

• When you are told to put it on.
• When you deem it nessassary .
• When there is a regulation telling you to.