Lesson 1 PPE

Question 1

What is PPE used for?

Answer 1

It is used to protect the head, eye/face, hands and feet

Question 2

Why is PPE necessary?

Answer 2

It protects you from the various hazards present within industrial operations

Question 3

What can be done to reduce the number of accidents/injuries ?

Answer 3

Using Engineering measures (machine and safety guards), use of non hazardous materials, ventilation systems and safety procedures

Question 4

How do most head injuries occur?

Answer 4

Due to falling or moving objects

Question 5

How does the design of the hard hat combat this?

Answer 5

The outer shell is made of impact resistant material, a suspension harness provides a protective clearance and an adjustable headband to the suspension harness

Question 6

Class A hard hats

Answer 6

Low voltage protection

Question 7

Class B hard hats

Answer 7

High voltage protection

Question 8

Class C hard hats

Answer 8

No electrical protection

Question 9

PPE protection for Impact

Answer 9

Class A,B and C

Question 10

PPE protection for Low voltage

Answer 10

Class A Hard Hat

Question 11

PPE protection for High voltage

Answer 11

Class B Hard Hat

Question 12

PPE protection for no voltage

Answer 12

Class C Hard Hat

Question 13

PPE protection for spills

Answer 13

Class A,B or C Hard Hat

Question 14

PPE protection for minor bumps

Answer 14

Bump Cap

Question 15

Proper fit of hard hat for maximum protection

Answer 15

The headband must be adjusted to snug fit, the harness should have at least one and a half inch clearance between the top of the harness and the top the shell, never wear hard hat backward as it affects the suspension harness

Question 16

Why is it not safe to modify a hard hat?

Answer 16

It can compromise the level of protection that the hard hat provides

Question 17

What should you check for in a hard hat?

Answer 17

The shell has no cracks, deep cuts, gouges or thin areas, the suspension harness is not worn thin, the shell and harness are not broken and the clearance is at least one and a half

Question 18

What should you do if you discover a problem with your hard hat?

Answer 18

Communicate with your supervisor to avoid exposure to a potential hazard

Question 19

How could you generally cleanse a hard hat of dirt and grease?

Answer 19

Hot and soapy water

Question 20

How do you determine what and where to use a hard hat?

Answer 20

By considering the situation it is being used for and the environment that you’re going to be in

Question 21

Five types of hazards that affect your eyes and face

Answer 21

Impact, irritating dust, chemical splashes, extreme heat, optical radiation and glare

Question 22

Impact (Hazards to the eyes and face)

Answer 22

Material fragments or other flying objects that can strike your eyes or face

Question 23

Irritating dust (Hazards to the eyes and face)

Answer 23

Particles in the air that can settle in your eyes, making it difficult to work safely

Question 24

Chemical splashes (Hazards to the eyes and face)

Answer 24

Contact with hazardous substances that can cause skin or eye injuries

Question 25

Extreme heat (hazards to the face and eyes)

Answer 25

Exposure to temperatures high enough to physically burn the skin or eyes

Question 26

Optical radiation and glare (hazards to the face and eyes)

Answer 26

Direct or indirect exposure to sources of extremely bright or harmful wavelengths of light

Question 27

Common types of facial/eyes?

Answer 27

Safety googles, safety glasses and face shield

Question 28

Which type of googles are used for chemical hazards?

Answer 28

Googles with indirect ventilation where the holes are hooded

Question 29

Which googles are used for dust hazards?

Answer 29

Googles without ventilation holes or those indirect ventilation holes

Question 30

Which type of facial protection is used for heat hazards?

Answer 30

A heat resistant face shield and either safety glasses or googles

Question 31

Optical radiation hazards

Answer 31

These typically involve exposure to potentially harmful types or light primarily UV and IR

Question 32

Facial protection for optical radiation hazards

Answer 32

Rigid helmet with a window fitted to accept a special, shades lens

Question 33

Welding lenses shade range

Answer 33

1.5 to 14

Question 34

Impact PPE for eye/face

Answer 34

Safety glasses with side shields cup or cover googles

Question 35

Dust PPE for eyes/face

Answer 35

Cup or cover googles

Question 36

Heat PPE for eyes/face

Answer 36

Safety glasses with side shields and cup or cover goggles

Question 37

PPE protection for gas welding

Answer 37

Cup or cover goggles

Question 38

PPE protection for electric arc welding

Answer 38

Welding helmet and primary eye protection

Question 39

PPE protection for torch soldering

Answer 39

Safety glasses or goggles

Question 40

PPE protection for flare

Answer 40

Safety glasses or special purpose lenses

Question 41

PPE protection for laser operations

Answer 41

Safety glasses or goggles

Question 42

Hazards (hand)

Answer 42

Abrasion, cuts, temperature extremes, chemical and electric shock

Question 43

Abrasion protection (hand)

Answer 43

Leather/heavy fabric gloves

Question 44

Cut protection (hand)

Answer 44

Gloves made with stainless steel or aramid fibers

Question 45

Extreme temperature hazard protection (hand)

Answer 45

Glovers with liners that provide adequate thermal protection

Question 46

Chemical hazard protection (hand)

Answer 46

Neoprene, NBR, PVC, Natural rubber, Butyl rubber, Polyvinyl alcohol and Fluoroelastomer