PPE at work regs

Question 1

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 1

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 2

When should PPE be provided?

Answer 2

After being identified in a risk assessment

As a last resort for the control of risks

Question 3

What dictates the selection of PPE to be used?

Answer 3

Both the hazard and the activity affect selection

Question 4

What type of hazards might hands be exposed to?

Answer 4

Thermal​
Electrical​
Vibration​
Cuts and punctures​
Wear and abrasion resistance

Question 5

What are some types of PPE available for hands?

Answer 5

Leather, canvas or metal mesh gloves -For protection against some physical damage during manual activities and thermal resistance​

Fabric and coated fabric gloves - For protection against some physical damage during manual activities and thermal resistance​

Chemical- and liquid-resistant gloves – Which are typically latex or plastic. These gloves are usually disposable ​

Insulating rubber gloves. - For protection against thermal, electrical and water immersion. ​

Question 6

What types of hazards might eyes be exposed to?

Answer 6

Projectiles​
(dust, concrete, metal, wood and other particles)​
Chemicals​
(splashes and fumes)​
Radiation​
(especially visible light, ultraviolet radiation, heat or infrared radiation, and lasers)​
Bloodborne pathogens​
(hepatitis or HIV) from blood and body fluids

Question 7

What are the main forms of hearing protection?

Answer 7

Ear plugs

Ear Muffs

Question 8

What are the main forms of respiratory protection and what do they protect against?

Answer 8

Face masks- protection against airborne particles

Respirators- protection against finer particles and some gasses.​

Question 9

What are some forms of body protection?

Answer 9

Overalls
Boiler suits
Leather aprons
Hazardous chemical suits

Question 10

When must PPE be inspected?

Answer 10

Before and after use.