PPE Awareness Training

Who can share your personal protective equipment?

• Anyone

• No one

• Only friends

• One other person

Where should PPE be stored?

• Close to the workplace where it will be needed.

• Somewhere clean and dry that will avoid contamination.

• In a locker with personal clothes.

• In the corner of the break room

What is the noise level when wearing of hearing protection becomes mandatory at Clariant sites?

• 75dB

• 80dB

• 82dB

• 85dB

What does this safety sign represent?

• Drinking water

• Safety Shower

• Eyewash Station

• Rest Room

How often should safety helmets in NORMAL USE be replaced (assuming physical condition is in good shape)?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

Is this mask suitable for protecting against solvent vapours?

• Yes

•  No

What is a potential problem with using latex gloves?

• They are only available in white.

• They are expensive.

• Some people develop allergic reactions to latex.

• They offer no protection against chemicals.

When should a safety helmet that has received an impact be replaced?

• Immediately

• At the next safety meeting

• 1 year

• 2 years

What is a potential problem with wearing glasses when using ear defenders in a noisy work environment?

• The glasses may steam up/become fogged.

• The head might become too warm.

• It’s difficult to concentrate when wearing both glasses and ear defenders.

• The glasses may prevent the ear defenders forming a good seal around the ears.

In which situation should protective gloves NOT be worn?

• When working on a rotating drive shaft.

• When working with chemicals that you use every day.

• When handling sharp objects.

• When working in wet or greasy conditions.