Chapter 6 Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

Identify where on the label to find the minimum clothing and PPE (Personal protective equipment)

Answer 1

Typically listed under the “Precautionary Statements” Section

Question 2

3 work practices for correct use of gloves

Answer 2

• Wear waterproof or chemical resistant gloves when applying pesticides
• Wash your gloves before taking them off between tasks
• Replace your gloves immediately if they get cut, torn or damaged

Question 3

3 work practices for correct use of footwear

Answer 3

• Never wear open toed shoes or sandals when applying pesticides
• do not use footwear used for applying pesticides for anything else
• Do not wear work footwear home

Question 4

3 work practices for correct use of eyewear

Answer 4

• Minimum eyewear is safety glasses with shields at the front, brow and temple.
• If goggles are required have an eyewash dispenser immediately available
• Consult an eye doctor if you wear contact lenses

Question 5

Explain the importance of wearing respiratory protection devices approved by the National Institute of Health for Occupied Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Answer 5

• NIOSH certifies that respirators have been tested according to certain standards
• approval of a respirator indicated that it’s protected the wear against specified contaminants

Question 6

When to replace particulate filters

Answer 6

• Discard when filters before soiled/dry
• If there are no other use directions dispose of filters at the end of 8 hours of cumulative use

Question 7

When to replace chemical cartridges

Answer 7

Dispose of at the end of the workday unless the manufacturer directs otherwise

Question 8

Fit Test for Tight Fitting Respirators

Answer 8

• method to select the right size and type of tight fitting respirator for your face
• Important to have annual fit test
• Whenever you use a different respirator face piece
• whenever something physically changes that could affect the fit of the respirator

Question 9

Seal Check for Tight Fitting Respirator

Answer 9

• every time you put on your mask to make sure that its properly seated on your face
• Ensures that all inhalation and exhalation valves are functioning properly

Question 10

How to dispose of PPE when necessary

Answer 10

• heavy contaminated items as household hazardous waste
• Disposable garments (coveralls) need to be made unusable and discarded