Using PPE in the Workplace

According to the Aviation Australia workplace procedure, what is the responsibility of management regarding PPE/PPC requirements?

• To provide a suitable level of PPE/PPC to fit the legislation requirement

• To allow employees to choose their own PPE

• To ignore PPE requirements

• To only provide PPE when asked

Fill in the blank: PPE/PPC purchased by employees above the level required to be provided legislatively, any additional cost above the allowances in AA HR POL 15, will be met by the _______.

Which of the following is NOT a type of head protection listed in the procedure?

• Safety helmets

• Caps

• Hoods

• Earplugs

Match the following types of PPE with their examples:

• D

• Earplugs

• C

• Aprons

• B

• Safety spectacles

• A

• Gloves

According to the procedure, when must individuals wear PPE/PPC?

Respiratory protection includes respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus.

• True

• False

According to AS/NZS 2210.4, what feature must protective footwear have?

• Features to protect the wearer from injuries that could arise through accidents

• Aesthetic designs for fashion purposes only

• Built-in electronic devices for communication

• Lightweight materials for running competitions

Protective footwear certified to AS/NZS 2210.4 must be fitted with toe caps that are designed to give protection against impact when tested at an energy level of at least ____ and against compression when tested at a compression load of at least _____

• 100J, 10kN

• 50J, 5kN

• 200J, 20kN

• 150J, 15kN

According to AS/NZS 2210.5, is occupational footwear required to have a protective toecap?

• No

• Yes, always

• Only for outdoor use

• Only for electrical work

Which of the following is NOT a critical element in compliant prescription eyewear?

• Appropriate frame

• Appropriate lens material and thickness

• Colourful design

• Appropriate fitting

• Labelling and assuring compliance.