Quiz on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What is the primary purpose of a dust mask?

• To protect the wearer’s lungs against non-toxic nuisance dusts

• To protect the wearer’s lungs against toxic airborne hazards

• To protect the wearer’s eyes from dust

• To protect the wearer’s ears from noise

Which part of the body is high-vis clothing most commonly worn on?

• Legs and feet

• Head and neck

• Torso and arm area

• Hands and wrists

What is the main duty placed on employers by the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992?

• To ensure employees work overtime

• To provide suitable personal protective equipment to employees

• To reduce employee salaries

• To increase employee working hours

What is the purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992?

• To increase productivity

• To ensure health and safety of employees

• To reduce company expenses

• To promote company products

What is the employer's responsibility regarding the provision of PPE?

• To provide PPE free of charge

• To provide PPE only when requested

• To provide PPE only to senior staff

• To provide PPE only during inspections

What action should be taken if PPE is insufficient to mitigate health and safety risks?

• Cease the work immediately

• Continue using the PPE

• Replace the employee

• Proceed with the work without PPE

What should be considered when assessing the suitability of PPE?

• The color of the PPE

• The cost of the PPE

• The environmental conditions where the task is taking place

• The brand of the PPE

What is one of the needs to consider for the job when selecting PPE?

• The demands it places on the wearer

• The color of the PPE

• The brand of the PPE

• The weight of the PPE

What should be considered regarding the fit of PPE?

• If it can be adjusted to fit the wearer correctly

• If it matches the wearer's uniform

• If it is lightweight

• If it is fashionable

What is one of the body parts that PPE can protect from flying particles or splashes of corrosive liquids?

• The eyes

• The ears

• The nose

• The mouth