Types of PPE Reading Comprehension Quiz - PM#1

What is the main purpose of PPE in the workplace?

• To eliminate all hazards

• To protect workers from job-related hazards

• To replace other safety measures

• To ensure employers meet OSHA guidelines

Which organization sets the standards for workplace safety, including PPE requirements?

• FDA

• OSHA

• ANSI

• EPA

What does the word "hazardous" most likely mean in the context of the reading?

• Easy to manage

• Dangerous or risky

• Non-threatening

• Unpredictable

According to the text, what should workers wear to protect themselves from falling items or electrical hazards?

• Goggles

• Hard hats

• Face shields

• Bump hats

Why might face shields be worn with goggles or spectacles?

• They protect against impacts.

• They are uncomfortable alone.

• They don't protect against impacts.

• They are required by OSHA.

Which event would require workers to wear hearing protection?

• Working with chemicals

• Working around noise levels at or above 85 decibels

• Working with falling objects

• Working with electrical equipment

How does a worker know if the noise level is dangerous using the Three Foot Rule?

• They can hear clearly within 3 feet.

• They can talk normally within 3 feet.

• They must raise their voices to talk within 3 feet.

• They must wear earplugs within 3 feet.

Sequence the types of eye and face protection mentioned from the least to the most protective.

• Goggles, welding shields, safety spectacles

• Face shields, welding shields, goggles

• Safety spectacles, goggles, welding shields

• Goggles, face shields, welding shields

Compare and contrast pre-formed earplugs with single-use earplugs. How are they similar and how are they different?

Summarize the text in 2-3 sentences, focusing on the role of PPE and its importance in workplace safety.