Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

Relative to personal protective equipment it is the
employer’s responsibility to
a) supply, ensure usage, and maintain
b) wear, care for, and maintain
c) supply and ensure usage
d) supply only
e) supply, ensure usage, care for, and maintain

Answer 1

c) supply and ensure usage

Question 2

Shatter resistant glass or plastic applies to

a) face shields
b) goggles
c) welding goggles
d) safety glasses
e) welding helmet lenses

Answer 2

d) safety glasses

Question 3

A personal safety item still made out of asbestos is the

a) apron
b) steel toed shoe
c) shin protector
d) elbow protector
e) glove

Answer 3

e) glove

Question 4

The type of breathing apparatus that incorporates a 5 minute
cylinder to allow the user to escape a contaminated area is
the
a) supplied air breathing apparatus
b) remote air supply breathing apparatus
c) filter type respirator
d) gas mask
e) self-contained breathing apparatus

Answer 4

b) remote air supply breathing apparatus

Question 5

Employers must ensure employees wear self-contained breathing
apparatus' when
a) entering a coal bunker for repairs
b) handling toxic chemical dusts
c) fighting fires in the plant
d) entering any confined spaces
e) there is a danger to life or health due to reduced oxygen
content

Answer 5

e) there is a danger to life or health due to reduced oxygen

content

Question 6

A personal protective device which can readily cause
infection is the
a) steel toed shoe
b) ear plug
c) steel reinforced glove
d) welding goggle
e) ear muff

Answer 6

b) ear plug

Question 7

One of the most important requirements of any breathing
apparatus is
a) proper training prior to use
b) that the user be clean shaven daily
c) they be self sanitizing
d) they comply with ASME codes
e) face mask pressure be maintained slightly negative

Answer 7

a) proper training prior to use

Question 8

The statement: “An employer shall establish a code of
practice governing the selection, maintenance and use of
respiratory protective equipment.” is made in
a) CSA B51
b) NFPA 295
c) OH&S Act
d) General Safety Regulations 99
e) CSA Z94.4

Answer 8

d) General Safety Regulations 99

Question 9

Canadian Standards Association Z94.4 covers

a) the selection of respirators
b) the use of safety gloves
c) hearing protection
d) footwear
e) safety committees

Answer 9

a) the selection of respirators

Question 10

To check the tightness of a gas mask
a) read the instruction book for the gas mask
b) ask for information from the last person using it
c) pinch the hose and breath deeply to suck the mask against
the face
d) check the maintenance book
e) pressurize it with nitrogen

Answer 10

c) pinch the hose and breath deeply to suck the mask against

the face

Question 11

The filter type respirators will effectively protect from

a) all poisonous gases
b) toxic vapours
c) hydrogen sulphide
d) mineral dusts
e) chemical fumes

Answer 11

d) mineral dusts

Question 12

Positive pressure regulators connected to the face-piece of a
breathing apparatus ensures
a) the user remains awake and alert
b) cleanliness of the mask
c) a positive pressure to keep toxic air out
d) total body protection
e) a minimum air supply for 60 minutes

Answer 12

c) a positive pressure to keep toxic air out

Question 13

Respiratory equipment that is not used routinely but is kept
for emergency use must be inspected
a) monthly
b) yearly
c) semi-annually
d) weekly
e) daily

Answer 13

a) monthly

Question 14

A piece of safety equipment responsible for protecting
against harmful chemical fumes is
a) safety goggles
b) nose plugs
c) face shields
d) gas masks
e) filter type respirators

Answer 14

d) gas masks

Question 15

Paint should never be applied to hard hats because
a) toxic fumes may be released
b) it will weaken the plastic
c) hats are already painted by the manufacturer
d) different colours normally indicate varying job positions
in the plant
e) anything, even paint, adds to the overall weight of the
hard hat making it uncomfortable

Answer 15

b) it will weaken the plastic

Question 16

A breathing air supply may be required by employees:
1. when regenerating a softener
2. when entering vessels or ducting that have contained
anything other than air
3. when entering an electrostatic precipitator that has
been bypassed for repairs
4. in a vessel that has been purged with nitrogen
a) 1, 3
b) 1, 3, 4
c) 2, 3
d) 2, 3, 4
e) 2, 4

Answer 16

d) 2, 3, 4

Question 17

Hard hat suspension minimum clearance is

a) 0.5 inch
b) 0.75 inch
c) 1 inch
d) 1.25 inches
e) 1.5 inches

Answer 17

d) 1.25 inches

Question 18

The minimum oxygen partial pressure allowed before breathing
apparatus is required is
a) 5 kPa
b) 22 kPa
c) 18 kPa
d) 15 kPa
e) 13 kPa

Answer 18

c) 18 kPa

Question 19

A Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus must have a capacity of
at least
a) 15 minutes
b) 60 minutes
c) 45 minutes
d) 30 minutes
e) 10 minutes

Answer 19

d) 30 minutes

Question 20

The pressure in a fully charged Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus is
a) 31.03 kPa
b) 101.3 kPa
c) 31,030 kPa
d) 10,130 kPa
e) 18,500 kPa

Answer 20

c) 31,030 kPa

Question 21

A disease caused by mineral dust that converts healthy lung
tissue into fibrous or scar tissue is known as
a) cystitis
b) neurosis
c) laryngitis
d) nephritis
e) silicosis

Answer 21

e) silicosis