WorksheetsUSING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 15mins
Personal protective equipment must be provided to employees when a risk has been identified that cannot be controlled in other ways.
PPE is only to be used as a last resort.
TRUE
FALSE
As it relates to PPE, both employers and employees have responsibilities under the law, which they must uphold.
FALSE
TRUE
PPE should be used as a first resort.
FALSE
TRUE
Who's duty is it to assess the PPE before it is used, to make sure that it will control the risk?
Employer
Health and Safety Officer
Employee
Site Manager
Whose duty is it to provide PPE and replace it when necessary?
HSE Inspector
Health and Safety Officer
Employer
Employee
Whose duty it is to report any damaged or lost PPE?
Site manager
H&S Marshall
First Aider
Employee
Whose duty is it to not mistreat the PPE and store it in the facilities provided when not in use?
Employer
Supervisor
Employee
Manager
Whose duty is it to wear the PPE provided as they have been trained and instructed to?
Supervisors
Employers
Employees
Managers
Whose duty is it to provide information, instructions and training to make sure PPE is used correctly?
Employer
Supervisor
Instructor
Employee
Whose duty is it to make sure that the PPE is properly used?
Employee
Employer
Manager
Supervisor
Since PPE is considered to be work equipment what other piece of regulation does it fall under?
PUWER
COSHH
MHOR
RIDDOR
What does RPE stand for?
Respiratory Protective Equipment
Organize these options into the right categories
Hard Hat
Bump Cap
Hair Net
Gloves
Gautlets
Protective Sleeves
Barrier Cream
Dust Mask
Half face Respirator
Full face Respirator
Powered Respirator
Sunscreen
HIVIS
Boiler suit
Harness
Chemical suit
Safety Glasses
Wellington Boots
Earmuffs
Safety Goggles
Face Shield
Safety Boots
Safety Shoes
Safety Trainers
Ear plugs
Semi-insert/canal caps
What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
To make the workers look professional
To protect workers from hazards in the workplace
To increase the cost of production
To make the workers uncomfortable
Which of the following is an example of PPE?
Mobile phone
Hard hat
Pen
Chair
When should PPE be used?
Only when the supervisor is watching
Only when the employee feels like it
Only when there is a high risk of injury
Only when it is raining
What should employees do with the PPE when not in use?
Throw it away
Store it in the facilities provided
Give it to their colleagues
Use it as a decoration
