Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment

Which of the following is NOT considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Safety goggles

• Hard hat

• Uniform

• Gloves

Employers are responsible for:

• Providing PPE at no cost to employees

• Training employees on proper use of PPE

• Ensuring PPE is maintained and replaced when necessary

• All of the above

When should PPE be used in the workplace?

• Only during emergency situations

• When engineering and administrative controls are not feasible

• At the discretion of the employee

• Only when working outdoors

Which type of PPE is essential when working in areas with potential head injury hazards?

• Safety glasses

• Earplugs

• Hard hats

• Respirators

The primary purpose of hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs, is to:

• Enhance sound quality

• Protect against loud noises that can cause hearing loss

• Keep ears warm in cold environments

• Prevent water from entering the ear canal

Which of the following statements about PPE is true?

• PPE eliminates workplace hazards

• PPE should be a last resort after implementing other control measures

• One size of PPE fits all employees

• Employees can modify PPE as they see fit

Before each use, PPE should be:

• Cleaned thoroughly

• Inspected for damage or defects

• Shared among employees

• Stored away immediately

Which organization sets the standards for PPE in the workplace?

• FDA

• OSHA

• EPA

• CDC

Respirators are used to protect employees from:

• Falling objects

• Hazardous airborne substances

• Loud noises

• Electrical shocks

If an employee finds that their assigned PPE is damaged, they should:

• Continue to use it until a replacement is available

• Attempt to repair it themselves

• Report it to their supervisor and request a replacement

• Ignore the damage if it's minor