PPE in the Workplace

Which of the following criteria is NOT important when selecting the appropriate PPE for a job?

• Cleanliness

• Solid construction

• Compliance with standards

• Colors match company logo

Which of the following PPE protects your eyes from flying debris?

• Leggings

• Coveralls

• Safety helmet

• Safety glasses

When welding, safety glasses with side shields should be worn with (a)   for additional eye protection.

• Sunglasses

• Shaded lens

• Ear plugs

• A welding helmet

Which of the following PPE items is synthetic material used for?

• Firefighter's suit

• Chemical gloves

• Sanitation aprons

• All of the above

• None of the above

On a half-mask respirator, a worker should cover the cartridges with his/her hands when (a)   .

• Entering a confined area

• Checking the mask for leaks

• Moving from a hazardous area into a non-hazardous area

• At all times while wearing the mask

The purpose of PPE is to protect you from injury by creating a barrier against workplace hazards. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

• True

• False

OSHA provides regulations to limit the (a)   .

• Exposure to noise

• Number of hours an employee can work

• Speed of machinery in the plant

• Waste products that can go in a sewer

Inhalation is the most common way for a(n) (a)   to enter the body.

• Electrical current

• Information

• Chemical

• Water

PPE can protect you from injuries caused by machines or dangerous chemicals. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

• True

• False