Respirators Hazwoper 8 hour Exam
ACTUAL STUDYGUIDE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
It is the ___ responsibility to provide employees working in hazardous atmospheres with
appropriate, NIOSH-approved respirators that have been carefully selected based on
regulatory recommendations. - CORRECT ANSWER Employer's
The employee's number one responsibility is to use the respirator as instructed by the ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER Manufacturer
The three types of tight-fitting face pieces are: - CORRECT ANSWER half-mask
full-facepiece
quarter-mask
Loose-fitting respirators are typically light and sometimes flexible. Types of loose fitting
coverings include hoods, helmets, blouses and suits. - CORRECT ANSWER True
___ filter dangerous substances out of the air before it is inhaled. - CORRECT
ANSWER air purifying respirators
Replaceable/Reusable fume filtering respirators protect against occupational lung disease by
means of a filter that is either a critical part of the respirator face piece or is the entire face
piece. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Respirators should be fit tested before every use to ensure proper protection. The three basic
types of fit tests are: - CORRECT ANSWER Positive pressure test
negative pressure test
irritant or odorous chemical agent test
ACTUAL STUDYGUIDE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
It is the ___ responsibility to provide employees working in hazardous atmospheres with
appropriate, NIOSH-approved respirators that have been carefully selected based on
regulatory recommendations. - CORRECT ANSWER Employer's
The employee's number one responsibility is to use the respirator as instructed by the ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER Manufacturer
The three types of tight-fitting face pieces are: - CORRECT ANSWER half-mask
full-facepiece
quarter-mask
Loose-fitting respirators are typically light and sometimes flexible. Types of loose fitting
coverings include hoods, helmets, blouses and suits. - CORRECT ANSWER True
___ filter dangerous substances out of the air before it is inhaled. - CORRECT
ANSWER air purifying respirators
Replaceable/Reusable fume filtering respirators protect against occupational lung disease by
means of a filter that is either a critical part of the respirator face piece or is the entire face
piece. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Respirators should be fit tested before every use to ensure proper protection. The three basic
types of fit tests are: - CORRECT ANSWER Positive pressure test
negative pressure test
irritant or odorous chemical agent test
