Basic Shop Safety: PPE

Match the following type of gloves to the proper time they should be worn.

• When handling metal and sharp edges

• Leather Gloves

• When working with corrosive substances

• Heat/Fire Rated Gloves

• When welding and cutting

• Light Cotton Gloves

• When moving general material & equipment

• Chemical Resistant Gloves

Eli is staining his wood project using a pneumatic sprayer. Which respiratory protection should he be wearing?

• No protection is required

• N95 particulate dust mask

• Respirator

• Cotton face mask

Students and workers should NOT perform which of the following inspections on their hard hat?

• Visually inspect the shell for cracks or damage

• Check the suspension system

• Ensure hearing protection is attached

• Squeeze the hard hat to ensure it is still pliable

Maddie is sanding a piece of wood and sawdust entered her eye from not wearing safety glasses. What should be the first thing Maddie does?

• Use the eye wash station

• Go to the school nurse

• Call her family

• Report the incident to her instructor

_______ is caused by viewing certain welding procedures and not wearing the correct eye protection.

Complete hearing loss usually occurs suddenly and without warning.

• True

• False

When should fire resistant clothing be worn?

• When moving equipment

• When welding

• When using a drill press

• When doing anything in the shop

There is no need to wear safety glasses and a face shield at the same time.

• True

• False

Long hair should always be pulled back and pinned out of the way.

• True

• False

Which of the following types of footwear are suitable for the welding shop?

• Boots with laces

• Sneakers

• Leather boots

• Open-toe shoes