709-Personal Protective Equipment

Which of the following root causes may result in general non-compliance with PPE requirements?

• a) The employer does not provide quality PPE.

• b) The employer does not properly supervise the use of PPE.

• c) The employer does not properly train employees on the use of PPE.

• d) All of the above are correct.

According to OSHA law, who is obligated to provide and to pay for required personal protective equipment?

• a) The employee

• b) The employer

• c) The insurer

• d) The government

PPE is required wherever which the following conditions are encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment by being absorbed, inhaled, or physically contacted?

• a) Radiological hazards

• b) Chemical hazards

• c) Mechanical irritants

• d) Any of the above

A/An _____ is an important element of a PPE program because it produces the information needed to select the appropriate PPE for any hazards present or likely to be present at particular workplaces.

• a) observation program

• b) feedback mechanism

• c) training program

• d) hazard assessment

Personal protective equipment is most often used _____ engineering and administrative controls.

• a) as a replacement for

• b) in conjunction with

• c) prior to the use of

• d) to reduce the need for

When it comes to PPE, "One does NOT fit all!"

• a) True

• b) False

Workplace hazards may be most effectively corrected using _____.

• a) administrative controls

• b) personal protective equipment

• c) engineering controls

• d) education controls

When training a number of employees, knowledge and skills related to the use of PPE is best measured by _____.

• a) oral or written exam

• b) demonstration

• c) written tests and demonstration

• d) lecture and group exercise

Before an employee is allowed to do work requiring PPE, the employer must require each affected employee to demonstrate an understanding of the training elements and the ability to use PPE properly.

• a) True

• b) False

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most eye injuries are caused by _____.

• a) objects striking the eye

• b) striking against objects

• c) vibration trauma

• d) ultraviolet radiation