WorksheetsGlossary of Terms - Protective Equipment
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Fill in the blank: ________ means being free of dirt or debris without being damaged by the cleaning process.
Cleanable
Brittle
Disposable
Stainable
Fill in the blank: ________ are protective devices designed to safeguard the user's eyes from a variety of hazards. They are generally used to provide primary protection against impacts and optical radiation.
Safety glasses
Gloves
Helmets
Earplugs
Fill in the blank: ________ is a protective equipment generally used to protect the user's face, or parts of it, as well as the eyes, from a variety of hazards. They are secondary protectors and should only be used together with primary protection devices.
Face shield
Safety gloves
Ear plugs
Respirator
Fill in the blank: ________ is a lens that protects against various degrees of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays.
Filter lens
Convex lens
Concave lens
Bifocal lens
Fill in the blank: ________ is the part of the frame of a protective device that is intended to hold the lens or lenses.
Front
Temple
Bridge
Arm
Fill in the blank: ________ is an uncomfortably bright light that does not include dangerous levels of ultraviolet or infrared light.
Glare
Shadow
Reflection
Diffraction
Fill in the blank: ________ fit directly to the face surrounding the eyes to protect them from a variety of hazards. They can be used as the primary protector or in combination with other eye and face protection.
Goggles
Helmet
Gloves
Earplugs
Fill in the blank: ________ is a handheld welding helmet.
Hand shield
Face mask
Safety glasses
Welder's apron
Fill in the blank: ________ is the part of the protective equipment, such as a safety helmet, hood, or face shield, that holds the device on the user's head.
Head harness
Visor
Chin strap
Earplug
Fill in the blank: ________ is a protective equipment that covers the head, neck, and part of the shoulders.
Hood
Gloves
Boots
Apron
Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability of a device to withstand impacts.
Impact resistance
Thermal conductivity
Electrical conductivity
Flexibility
Fill in the blank: ________ is an invisible electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the range of 0.70 to 1000 μm.
Infrared Radiation (IR)
Ultraviolet Radiation (UV)
Visible Light
X-rays
Fill in the blank: ________ is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. It is a cavity with mirrors at the ends, filled with material such as crystal, glass, liquid, gas, or dye. It produces an intense beam of light with the unique properties of coherence, collimation, and monochromaticity.
Laser
Radar
Sonar
Masor
Fill in the blank: ________ is a lens designed and tested to resist breaking when impacted by an object.
Impact resistant
Photochromic
Polarized
Bifocal
Fill in the blank: ________ is a lens that is permanently attached to a frame.
Non-removable lens
Removable lens
Detachable frame
Replaceable glass
Fill in the blank: ________ is a lens made for the specific visual correction of an individual.
Prescriptive Lens
Decorative Lens
Magnifying Lens
Polarized Lens
Fill in the blank: ________ is a lens that is designed for visual tasks that require unusual light filtering.
Special Purpose Lens
Standard Lens
Bifocal Lens
Progressive Lens
Fill in the blank: A lens that can be raised from its usual position downward as needed is called _________.
Liftable Front
Foldable Rear
Rotating Side
Tiltable Top
Fill in the blank: The range of electromagnetic radiation frequencies detected by the eye, or the range of wavelengths from approximately 400 to 760 nm, is called ________.
Light
Ultrasound
Infrared
X-rays
Fill in the blank: A logarithmic expression for the attenuation produced by an attenuating medium, such as an eye protection filter, is called ________.
Optical Density
Luminous Flux
Refractive Index
Transmittance
Fill in the blank: Ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation (0.35-1.4 μm) that falls within the transmittance region of the human eye is called ________.
Optical radiation
Gamma radiation
Microwave radiation
Radio radiation
Fill in the blank: A lens designed to darken when exposed to sunlight and lighten when removed from sunlight is called a ________.
Photochromic lens
Polarized lens
Bifocal lens
Convex lens
Fill in the blank: A personal protective device such as safety glasses or goggles that can be used alone or in combination with a secondary protector is called a ________.
Primary protector
Face shield
Respirator
Earplug
Fill in the blank: The energy in the form of electromagnetic waves, usually expressed in units of Joules (watt-seconds), is called ________.
Radiant energy (Q)
Thermal energy
Chemical energy
Mechanical energy
Fill in the blank: The personal protective equipment that can only be used in combination with a primary protector is called ________.
Secondary protector
Primary protector
Insulating glove
Face shield
Fill in the blank: A device placed on the front part of the frame designed to provide angular protection against impact hazards is called ________.
Side shield
Lens cover
Nose pad
Temple
Fill in the blank: The component of an eye and face protection device that extends from the frame to the ear, designed to fit the user and keep the device in place, is called ________.
Temple
Lens
Bridge
Shield
Fill in the blank: Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between soft X-rays and visible violet light, often divided into UV-A (315-400 nm), UV-B (280-315 nm), and UV-C (100-280 nm), is called ________.
Ultraviolet Radiation (UV)
Infrared Radiation (IR)
Gamma Rays
Microwaves
Fill in the blank: The electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye, commonly used to describe wavelengths in the range between 400 nm and 700-780 nm, is called ________.
Visible radiation (light)
Infrared radiation
Ultraviolet radiation
Microwave radiation
Fill in the blank: The length of the light wave, which is usually measured from crest to crest and determines its color, is called ________.
Wavelength
Frequency
Amplitude
Photon
Fill in the blank: A protective device that uses special absorbent lenses to filter intense light and radiant energy produced during welding operations is called a ________.
Welding helmet
Safety glasses
Face mask
Safety helmet
Fill in the blank: A transparent protective device is called a ________.
Window
Curtain
Wall
Door
Fill in the blank: A window that is permanently attached to a frame or support is called ________.
Non-removable window
Removable window
Sliding window
Casement window
Which of the following is NOT considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Safety glasses
Helmet
Uniform
Gloves
Employers are responsible for:
Providing PPE to employees at no cost
Training employees in the proper use of PPE
Ensuring that PPE is maintained and replaced when necessary
All of the above
When should PPE be used in the workplace?
Only during emergency situations
When engineering and administrative controls are not feasible
At the employee's discretion
Only when working outdoors
What type of PPE is essential when working in areas with possible risks of head injuries?
Safety glasses
Ear plugs
Helmets
Respirators
The main purpose of hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs, is:
To improve sound quality
To protect against loud noises that can cause hearing loss
To keep ears warm in cold environments
To prevent water from entering the ear canal
Which of the following statements about PPE is true?
PPE eliminates risks in the workplace
PPE should be the last resort after implementing other control measures
One size of PPE fits all employees
Employees can modify PPE as they wish
Before each use, PPE must be:
Thoroughly cleaned
Inspected for damage or defects
Shared among employees
Stored immediately
Which organization sets the standards for PPE in the workplace?
FDA
OSHA
EPA
CDC
If an employee discovers that their assigned PPE is damaged, they should:
Continue using it until a replacement is available
Try to repair it themselves
Report it to their supervisor and request a replacement
Ignore the damage if it is minor
Who is responsible for providing the PPE required to comply with OSHA standards?
The employee
OSHA
The employer
Workers' compensation
Which of the following is not a required part of PPE training for employees?
Limitations of PPE
Cost estimation of PPE
When PPE is necessary
What PPE is necessary
Which of the following is NOT an employee responsibility regarding PPE?
Provide the required PPE
Attend PPE training
Inspect PPE before use
Properly put on, use, and remove PPE
Which is NOT a requirement for PPE?
It must have the ability to protect against workplace hazards
It must fit properly
It must be durable
It must be the cheapest available
What does PPE mean?
Personal Protection Environment
People Producing Entertainment
Puppies Parading Excitedly
Personal Protective Equipment
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Office
Occupational Labor Safety and Health Administration
What is the purpose of preventing repetitive strain injuries?
To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by repetitive movements or overuse of muscles and tendons.
To encourage the development of strong and healthy muscles and tendons.
To promote a sedentary lifestyle and decrease physical activity.
To increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by repetitive movements or overuse of muscles and tendons.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of OSHA regulations?
Employers must provide a safe and healthy work environment.
Employers must keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, even in an office environment.
Employees must receive training on workplace hazards.
What is the main goal of ergonomic design?
To create aesthetically pleasing designs.
To maximize profits for the company.
To prioritize style over functionality.
To create comfortable, efficient, and safe products and environments for people to use.
All manufacturers must provide this with any hazardous products they sell.
OSHA
HIPAA
SDS or MSDS
You should wear safety glasses when instructed to do and when your in any situations that might result in possible eye injury
True
False
What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet
Modern Safety Day Special
Medium Small Data Stuff
Made Something Doing Something
When your employer performs an assessment of the area, what are they trying to find?
Hazards
Personal Protective Equipment
Extra Tools
What criteria must your employer-provided PPE meet?
That is stylish and modern
That fits you in order to give the best protection from these hazards.
That is not too expensive.
Which employee is not ready to work at a jobsite with high noise levels?
Maria is wearing earplugs.
Ben isn’t wearing any hearing protection.
Marcus is wearing earmuffs.
What provides better eye protection than regular glasses because they are stronger and more resistant to impact and heat?
Safety glasses
Prescription glasses
Polarized glasses
You’re going to be mowing lawns as a summer job. How long will it take for your hearing to be damaged without hearing protection?
Less than 30 seconds
1 hour
Less than 4 hours
There is no hearing damage risk
True or false: It’s important that the gloves you use fit your hands properly.
True
False
Defective PPE must be ___.
cleaned and reused
inspected and repaired
given to your supervisor
discarded and replaced
Eye and face protection must protect you from the specific hazards that you may encounter in your workplace.
True
False
The process of identifying potential hazards in the workplace is known as a ___.
PPE analysis
injury analysis
hazard assessment
workplace inspection
Which of the following is NOT considered a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Gloves
Apron
Safety goggles
Hand sanitiser
What is the primary purpose of wearing PPE?
To improve work efficiency
To protect the wearer from health or safety risks at work
To identify the job role of the wearer
To keep the workplace clean
Which option represents the most effective control in the hierarchy of controls?
Providing personal protective equipment (PPE)
Engineering controls such as machine guards
Elimination of the hazard
Administrative controls such as training
A company redesigns its production line so workers no longer come into contact with hot surfaces. This is an example of which type of control?
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Control
PPE
Why is relying solely on PPE considered the least effective option in the hierarchy of controls?
PPE is usually expensive.
PPE does not remove or reduce the hazard itself.
Workers often refuse to wear PPE.
PPE can be replaced with training.
