PPE. Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

Name the primary reason for using PPE.

Answer 1

To give the operator reaction time.

Question 2

Name the parts of the Helmet system.

Answer 2

Helmet, ear muffs, face shield, internal webbing system. (Chin strap when applicable)

Question 3

Name 3 things that would put a helmet OOS (Out of Service)

Answer 3

Cracks in the helmet, missing or damaged muffs, broken or damaged internal webbing, expiration date.

Question 4

What is required for eye protection?

Answer 4

ANSI Z87.1 Standard.
For Chainsaws, either Z87 rated goggles or face screen or both.

Question 5

How do Chainsaw chaps protect the wearer/Operator?

Answer 5

If the spinning chain comes into contact with the chaps, the ballistic nylon inside the chaps is pulled out and into the drive sprocket, stopping the saw by clogging the sprocket.

Question 6

What is required for protective footwear?

Answer 6

OSHA just says sturdy shoes. Here we’d like you to wear at least leather boots.

Question 7

At Convoy of Hope, when are you required to wear chainsaw PPE?

Answer 7

Whenever you operate a chainsaw.