8202 H&S PT4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Workplace Quiz

Who is responsible for supplying Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace?

• The employee

• The employer

• The government

• The customer

What is the main purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• To improve comfort at work

• To protect against hazards

• To increase productivity

• To reduce company costs

Which regulation requires the wearing of eye and face protection in hazardous areas?

• Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Workplace Safety Regulation 2000

A plumber is working in an area with a risk of heat, adverse weather, and splashes. Which type of PPE risk is most relevant?

• Risk to body

• Risk to hearing

• Risk to vision

• Risk to hands

A plumber needs to cut large holes in brickwork. Which tool is recommended to reduce vibration risk?

• Hammer and chisel

• Diamond-tipped hole-cutting drill bit with rotary action

• Tungsten-tipped hole bit with rotary and hammer action

• Manual saw

What personal protective equipment should be used when lead burning to protect against noxious fumes?

• Barrier cream, gloves, goggles, and point-of-use extraction

• Only gloves and a face mask

• Safety boots and earplugs

• Apron and dust mask only

What should you do if an item or object is too heavy or unstable to lift manually?

• Ask for help from a supervisor

• Use a mechanical lifting aid

• Try to lift it quickly

• Roll the object instead

When lifting an object as a team, what is an important consideration for the team members?

• They should all be wearing the same uniform

• They should be similar in height and strength

• They should have different levels of experience

• They should lift at different times

What is the purpose of using the figure on the next slide, as mentioned in the text?

• To determine the cost of equipment

• To make a quick and easy assessment of manual handling

• To identify the best team leader

• To calculate the total number of lifts required

According to the guidelines, what should you do first when assessing a work activity involving lifting?

• Decide which box or boxes the lifter’s hands pass through when moving the load.

• Assess the maximum weight being handled.

• Check the lifter’s body position.

• Measure the distance the load is moved.