Week 9 personal protective equipment

Question 1

If employees can change the way they do their jobs and the exposure to the potential hazard can be removed….. then the hazard can be eliminated through _____.

Answer 1

work practice control

Question 2

engineering controls

Answer 2

 Initial design specifications  Substitute less harmful material  Change process  Enclose process  Isolate process

Question 3

An employer must

Answer 3

◦ Assess workplace for hazards ◦ Provide PPE ◦ Determine when to use ◦ Provide PPE training for employees and instruction in proper use

Question 4

employee must

Answer 4

Use PPE in accordance with training received and other instructions Inspect daily and maintain in a clean and reliable condition

Question 5

training includes

Answer 5

 Why it is necessary  How it will protect them  What are its limitations  When and how to wear  How to identify signs of wear  How to clean and disinfect  What is its useful life & how is it disposed

Question 6

when eye protection must be used

Answer 6

 Dust and other flying particles, such as metal shavings or sawdust  Corrosive gases, vapors, and liquids  Molten metal that may splash  Potentially infectious materials such as blood or hazardous liquid chemicals that may splash  Intense light from welding and lasers

Question 7

eye protection for employees that wear glasses

Answer 7

 Prescription glasses with side shields and protective lenses  Goggles that fit comfortably over corrective glasses without disturbing the glasses  Goggles that incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind protective lenses

Question 8

 Made with metal/plastic safety frames  Most operations require side shields  Used for moderate impact from particles produced by jobs such as carpentry, woodworking, grinding, and scaling

Answer 8

safety glasses

Question 9

Protects eyes and area around the eyes from impact, dust, and splashes  Some goggles fit over corrective lenses

Answer 9

googles

Question 10

Full face protection  Protects face from dusts and splashes or sprays of hazardous liquids  Does not protect from impact hazards  Wear safety glasses or goggles underneath

Answer 10

safety shields

Question 11

Protects eyes against burns from radiant light Protects face and eyes from flying sparks, metal spatter, & slag chips produced during welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting

Answer 11

welding shields

Question 12

When it’s not feasible to reduce the noise or its duration -

Answer 12

use ear protective devices

Question 13

When Must Hearing Protection be Provided?

Answer 13

After implementing engineering and work practice controls. When an employee’s noise exposure exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 90 dBA.

Question 14

when must fire protection be provided

Answer 14

 Heavy objects such as barrels or tools that might roll onto or fall on employees’ feet  Sharp objects such as nails or spikes that might pierce ordinary shoes  Molten metal that might splash on feet  Hot or wet surfaces  Slippery surfaces

Question 15

Impact-resistant toes and heat resistant soles protect against hot surfaces common in roofing and paving  Some have metal insoles to protect against puncture wounds  May be electrically conductive for use in explosive atmospheres, or nonconductive to protect from workplace electrical hazards

Answer 15

safety shoes

Question 16

Burns  Bruises  Abrasions  Cuts  Punctures  Fractures  Amputations  Chemical Exposures

Answer 16

when must hand protection be provided?

Question 17

protects against solvents, harsh chemicals, fats and petroleum products and also provides excellent resistance to cuts and abrasions.

Answer 17

Nitrile rubber gloves

Question 18

provides the highest permeation resistance to gas or water vapors

Answer 18

butly gloves

Question 19

protects against cuts, slashes, and abrasion

Answer 19

kevlar gloves

Question 20

protects against cuts and lacerations

Answer 20

stainless steal mesh gloves

Question 21

 Intense heat  Splashes of hot metals and other hot liquids  Impacts from tools, machinery, and materials  Cuts  Hazardous chemicals  Radiation

Answer 21

Major causes of body injuries

Question 22

The types of body protection

Answer 22

◦ Vests ◦ Aprons ◦ Jackets ◦ Coveralls ◦ Full body suits

Question 23

Written standard operating procedures for respirators.

Answer 23

◦ Proper selection, use and care of respirators; ◦ Possible emergency and routine uses of respirators must be anticipated and planned for; ◦ Safe use in dangerous atmospheres that might be encountered.

Question 24

Respirators must be selected:

Answer 24

On the basis of hazards to which the workers are exposed;◦ According to OSHA guidelines ◦ NIOSH Approved ◦ Fit tested by a qualified individual

Question 25

Two types of respiratory protection

Answer 25

◦ Air Purifying ◦ Air Supplied

Question 26

Air purifying respirators

Answer 26

Must be equipped with a NIOSH approved Filter

Question 27

Respirators can be classified as either......

Answer 27

◦ Negative pressure ◦ Positive pressure

Question 28

Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirators

Answer 28

◦ Half Face Respirator ◦ Full Face Respirator

Question 29

 A facepiece that fits over the nose and under the chin.  Sizes from small to extra large  Variety of manufactures.  Secures by two straps ◦ One goes over the crown ◦ Around the neck

Answer 29

Half face respirators

Question 30

 Facepiece that covers the entire face from the top of the forehead to below the chin.  Secured by three straps ◦ One goes over the crown ◦ One pulls the top of th respirator up and tight to the face ◦ Other around the neck.  Provides effective eye protection.

Answer 30

full face respirator

Question 31

 Air is blown into a tight fitting face piece ◦ Small fan ◦ Continuous flow of air ◦ Battery operated ◦ Filters or cartridges worn on:  Belt  Face piece

Answer 31

Power Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

Question 32

 Air is blown into a tight fitting facepiece ◦ Supplies minimum of Grade D air ◦ Compressed air cylinders ◦ Air compressor ◦ Combination SAR may have an egress cylinder  a small cylinder of compressed air usually worn on the workers belt.  Used when primary air source fails

Answer 32

Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)

Question 33

 Air is blown into a tight fitting facepiece ◦ Supplies minimum of Grade D air ◦ Compressed air cylinders

Answer 33

SCBA

Question 34

Chemical challenge ◦ I.e., irritant smoke, saccharin mist, Bitrex, or banana oil  Wearer is asked to move and speak during the test to simulate the fit during actual working conditions.  If the wearer detects the substance by irritation, smell, or taste, the mask doesn't fit.

Answer 34

Quantitative fit test

Question 35

An assessment of the adequacy of respirator fit by numerically measuring the amount of leakage into the respirato

Answer 35

Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT)

Question 36

 Assess the workplace for hazards  Use engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or reduce hazards before using PPE  Select appropriate PPE to protect employees from hazards that cannot be eliminated  Inform employees why the PPE is necessary, how and when it must be worn  Train employees how to use and care for their PPE, including how to recognize deterioration and failure  Require employees to wear selected PPE

Answer 36

Employers must implement a PPE program where they