PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PRACTICE

What is the goal of any workplace safety program regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• To provide as much PPE as possible to employees

• To control and ideally eliminate hazards

• To ensure all employees wear the same PPE

• To comply with the minimum legal requirements

Which organization creates standards designed to minimize exposure to hazards and prevent injury in the workplace?

• The U.S. Office of Naval Research

• The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs)

What must employees wear when safety measures are in place but hazards still exist?

• Casual clothing

• Uniforms

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Company-provided footwear

What does ANSI stand for?

• American National Safety Institute

• American National Standards Institute

• Association of National Safety Initiatives

• American Network of Safety Information

What can happen to employees if they fail to meet PPE requirements?

• They can be promoted

• They can receive a bonus

• They can face disciplinary action

• They can choose alternative PPE

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of employers regarding OSHA PPE compliance?

• Assigning responsibilities to employees for supplying and properly using PPE

• Determining necessary PPE for all workplace hazards

• Identifying all physical and health hazards in the workplace

• Providing financial compensation for PPE

What is the purpose of a hazard assessment?

• To determine the severity of workplace injuries

• To evaluate the types of PPE needed and the hazards present in a workplace

• To certify the safety of the workplace environment

• To list the employees responsible for safety

Who is responsible for supplying PPE to employees?

• The employees themselves

• OSHA

• Employers

• Federal law

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of employees regarding PPE?

• Being informed about their PPE

• Replacing worn or damaged equipment

• Reviewing the results of workplace hazard assessments

• Providing PPE at no cost to themselves

What does OSHA require from employers in addition to supplying PPE?

• To ensure that PPE is of a specific color

• To train employees in the correct use of PPE

• To provide financial compensation for PPE

• To create a new design for PPE