PPE Quiz

What does PPE stand for?

• Personal protective equipment

• Public protection equipment

• Personal prevention equipment

• Public protective equipment

What is the primary purpose of PPE?

• To enhance productivity

• To prevent injury or infection

• To improve communication

• To increase comfort

What must be done with damaged or defective PPE?

• It should be ignored

• It should be reported and tagged for repair or thrown away

• It should be used until it breaks

• It should be given to others

Who must be instructed in how to use PPE?

• Only managers

• Only supervisors

• Employees

• Only new hires

What should be done before using PPE?

• It should be cleaned

• It should be inspected

• It should be painted

• It should be resized

What is one type of hazard PPE can protect against?

• Emotional hazards

• Electrical hazards

• Social hazards

• Financial hazards

What is the role of PPE in hazard control?

• To eliminate hazards

• To reduce exposure to hazards

• To increase hazard awareness

• To document hazards

What should be done if PPE is not feasible or effective?

• Use alternative methods

• Ignore the hazard

• Increase work hours

• Reduce workforce

Which type of PPE is used for respiratory protection?

• Gloves

• Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

• Safety harnesses

• Steel toecap boots

Which PPE is used for head protection?

• Goggles

• Safety helmets

• Aprons

• Knee pads