Safety Pt.2

What is the best defense against breathing in dust particles while working in the workshop?

• Wear an N95 dust mask.

• Capture dust particles at the source.

• Wear a respirator.

• Wear a wet scarf or bandana.

What does the NIOSH code N95 represent?

• The mask is rated to filter 95% of dust particles 3/10th of a micron in size

• The mask works 95% of the time.

• The mask kills 95% of all household viruses on contact

• The mask is suitable for capturing 95% of corona viruses.

What are the advantages of a N95 disposable respirator over a single strap dust mask?

• The N95 mask has two straps to ensure a better fit.

• The N95 mask has two layers of filtration material to keep out dust.

• The N95 can carry an additional vent to release the air you breath out.

• The N95 is capable of keeping out most harmful gasses.

What is a general rule to determine if you need to be wearing hearing protection on the worksite?

• If two or more power tool are working at the same time.

• If you are working within 100 feet of a power tool.

• If you are hammering and nailing for more than 15 mins.

• If you cant carry on a conversation in a normal tone of voice standing four feet away from the person.

What are two basic forms of hearing protection?

• Respirator

• Earplugs

• Hardhat

• Earmuffs

High visibility vest are designed to distinguish the worker from the environment.

• True

• False

Why would manufacturers limit the amount of times you can wash the vest?

• This ensures that each vest is personalized and scent marked.

• Washing weakens the fasteners and causes the fabric to become brittle.

• Frequent washing causes the colors and reflective materials to fade.

• Frequent washing can destroy the washing labels.

What two colors are the vest available in?

• Florescent Orange Red

• Florescent Yellow Green

• Neon Purple Blue

• Metallic Blue Green

When carrying out roadworks along the ABC Highway which class of vest would be most suitable?

• Class 1

• Class 2

• Class 3

• Class 4

What does the acronym ANSI represent in the area of workplace safety.

• American National Standards Institute

• American National Substitute Initiative

• America's National Standards Institution

• America's Nation Standard Initiative