OSHA PPE exam questions and answers

What does PPE stand for? Personal protective Equipment What is an example of an Engineering control? Isolation, Ventilation, Equipment modification What is an example of an Administrative Control? Housekeeping, Supervision, Regulated Areas Name 3 common causes of eye injuries Dust, Flying particles, Harmful chemicals, Intense light(welding, lasers) What will your safety glasses have stamped on them so you know they meet safety requirements? Z87 Hearing protection is required at _________ decibels(dB) 90 Whose job is it to make sure you understand how to properly use PPE? Employers As an employee, what are your responsibilities regarding PPE? 1.Actively participate in training 2.Consistently use PPE as prescribed 3.Properly maintain, inspect, clean and store PPE 4.Immediately replace damaged PPE Who is responsible for providing PPE? Employer Safety controls must meet the following order of priority... Substitution, Engineering, Administrative, and PPE The need for hearing protection is triggered at which decibel level? 90 Decibals Who is responsible for providing specialized work footwear? Employer Which of the following is approved eye protection? Sun glasses prescription glasses reading glasses glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87 Glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87 Which of the following is not considered PPE? Rubber gloves glasses meeting ANSI Z87 Sports shoes Hearing muffs Sports shoes In the safety control pyramid....in the Elimination substitution , It eliminates the _________ before it can occur Exposure In the safety control pyramid....Engineering controls Requires a ________ Change to the workplace physical In the safety control pyramid....Administrative and work practice controls Requires _______ or _________ to do something. Worker employer