Construction PPE

Which of these would be acceptable for you to wear under a hard hat during cold weather?

• A woolly hat

• A baseball cap

• A manufacturer’s attachment

• A bundled up scarf

What should you do if you need to use disposable ear plugs but they keep falling out?

• Use two earplugs in each ear

• Do not start working until you can fit them properly

• Use rolled-up tissue to fill the gaps

• Work without them

Why should your employer provide you with waterproof clothing if you have to work outdoors in bad weather?

• To ensure you stay warm and dry, which increases the amount of time you can work outdoors

• You are responsible for providing your own waterproof clothing

• To protect you from the weather, being warm and dry reduces the likeliness of you getting muscle strains

• To ensure you stay warm and dry, which reduces the likeliness you catching Weil’s disease

Which statement below is TRUE when it comes to using gloves while handling chemicals?

• You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on the gloves

• You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on your hands first

• All gloves are made to the same standards so all gloves will protect you against chemicals

• You must choose appropriate gloves because different gloves protect against different hazards

Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is TRUE about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

• You can modify your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

• You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

• You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

• You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

What type of eye protection should you wear if you have to use a cut-off-saw or grinder?

• Impact-rated goggles or full face shield

• Welding goggles

• Laser safety glasses

• Chemical rated glasses

You must wear head protection at all times while on-site EXCEPT:

• If you are working by yourself

• If you are working as part of a group

• If you are working in hot weather

• If you are in a safe area e.g. the site office

Which item of Personal Protective Equipment should you use if you want to be protected from dermatitis?

• A Respirator

• Safety goggles

What type of eye protection is most suitable if there’s a risk of materials flying into your eyes?

• Impact-rated glasses

• Tinted welding goggles

• Chemical-rated goggles

• Laser safety glasses

Which part of the body would you wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

• Back

• Neck

• Mouth and nose

• Legs