OSHA 10 - Personal Protective
Equipment Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Question 1: PPE is used when ______________ , ______________ , and ______________
controls are not possible or do not provide suitable protection for workers. -
✔✔engineering , work practice , and administrative
Question 2: Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment? - ✔✔To
minimize exposure to a variety of hazards
Question 3: Which of the following injuries can be prevented with the use of personal
protective equipment?
a) Transmission of bloodborne pathogens
b) Hearing loss
c) Injuries from chemical contact
d) All of the above - ✔✔d) All of the above
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, Question 4: In the previous case study what could the employee have done to prevent
his injury? - ✔✔Wear the correct neoprene gloves
Question 5: True or False: PPE can provide some protection from infectious materials as
a barrier to protect skin and mucus membranes from contact with blood and other
potentially infectious materials. - ✔✔True
Question 1: When using eye and face protection, employees should do all of the
following except: - ✔✔Always remove contact lenses or glasses before use
Question 2: Safety footwear must meet ____________ minimum compression and
impact performance standards. - ✔✔ANSI
Question 3: Which of the following types of ear protection is required to have a perfect
seal around the ear? - ✔✔Earmuffs
Question 4: Safety belts, lifelines, lanyards, and personal fall arrest systems are all
examples of: - ✔✔Fall protection equipment
Question 5: What type of PPE is required when working over dangerous machinery? -
✔✔Fall Protection
Question 6: Please select the equipment that qualifies as personal protective equipment.
a) Eye glasses
b) Laboratory coats
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Equipment Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Question 1: PPE is used when ______________ , ______________ , and ______________
controls are not possible or do not provide suitable protection for workers. -
✔✔engineering , work practice , and administrative
Question 2: Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment? - ✔✔To
minimize exposure to a variety of hazards
Question 3: Which of the following injuries can be prevented with the use of personal
protective equipment?
a) Transmission of bloodborne pathogens
b) Hearing loss
c) Injuries from chemical contact
d) All of the above - ✔✔d) All of the above
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, Question 4: In the previous case study what could the employee have done to prevent
his injury? - ✔✔Wear the correct neoprene gloves
Question 5: True or False: PPE can provide some protection from infectious materials as
a barrier to protect skin and mucus membranes from contact with blood and other
potentially infectious materials. - ✔✔True
Question 1: When using eye and face protection, employees should do all of the
following except: - ✔✔Always remove contact lenses or glasses before use
Question 2: Safety footwear must meet ____________ minimum compression and
impact performance standards. - ✔✔ANSI
Question 3: Which of the following types of ear protection is required to have a perfect
seal around the ear? - ✔✔Earmuffs
Question 4: Safety belts, lifelines, lanyards, and personal fall arrest systems are all
examples of: - ✔✔Fall protection equipment
Question 5: What type of PPE is required when working over dangerous machinery? -
✔✔Fall Protection
Question 6: Please select the equipment that qualifies as personal protective equipment.
a) Eye glasses
b) Laboratory coats
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