WorksheetsBell Ringer 6 PPE
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which statement best describes the main purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) on a construction site?
To replace the need for safe work practices
To eliminate all workplace hazards
To reduce or prevent injury when hazards cannot be fully controlled
To make workers more visible to visitors only
Which item is the most appropriate PPE to protect a worker from head injuries caused by falling or flying objects?
Safety glasses
Hard hat
Earplugs
Respirator
Which type of PPE is required when tasks create flying particles such as grinding, chipping, or cutting metal?
Safety glasses or goggles
Steel‑toe boots
Rubber gloves
High‑visibility vest
Hearing protection is typically required when:
The job is performed indoors
Noise levels or exposure time cannot be reduced to a safe level
The worker is operating hand tools only
The worker is wearing a hard hat
Which type of glove is the best choice for general hand protection against cuts and abrasions from handling materials?
Loose‑fitting cloth gloves
Chemical‑resistant rubber gloves
Leather or cut‑resistant work gloves
Insulated electrical gloves
A respirator is selected and used on a construction site primarily to protect the worker from:
Loud noise from equipment
Falling objects and head impact
Dusts, fumes, vapors, and other airborne contaminants
Slips, trips, and falls
Which statement about using PPE is most accurate?
PPE is optional if the worker feels experienced.
PPE must be inspected, properly fitted, and used according to training.
PPE should be shared between workers without cleaning it.
PPE is only the employer’s responsibility, not the worker’s.
