A. Working Environment: PPE

Question 1

When must your employer provide you with PPE?

Answer 1

If you need to be protected.

Question 2

If you have to work outdoors in bad weather, why should your employer supply you with waterproof clothing?

Answer 2

To protect you from the weather, as you are less likely to get muscle strains if you are warm and dry.

Question 3

What is not true about PPE?

Answer 3

You must pay for any damage or loss.

Question 4

What is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather

Answer 4

You must wear it all the times and in the right way.

Question 5

What should you wear if there is a risk of materials flying into your eyes?

Answer 5

Impact-rated goggles.

Question 6

When using a grinder or cut-off saw, what type of eye protection should be worn?

Answer 6

Impact-rated goggles or full face shield.

Question 7

When should you wear safety footwear on site?

Answer 7

All the time.

Question 8

When is the only time you do not need to wear head protection on site?

Answer 8

If you are in a safe area, like the site office.

Question 9

When you start a new task, how will you know if you need any extra personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Answer 9

By looking at the risk assessment.