PPE and Safety Practices in Cutstone Industry

The video provides comprehensive training on silica exposure in the cutstone industry, focusing on personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection. It covers the importance of PPE hazard assessments, the types of PPE required for various tasks, and the significance of proper respirator use. The training also highlights the need for hearing protection due to high noise levels and outlines the components of a respiratory protection program. The video concludes with a reminder of the importance of maintaining and caring for PPE to prevent silica exposure.

What is the primary focus of the silica exposure training for the cutstone industry?

• To identify, evaluate, and control silica exposures

• To promote the use of advanced machinery

• To enhance customer service skills

• To teach stone cutting techniques

What is the purpose of a PPE hazard assessment in the cutstone industry?

• To determine the cost of PPE

• To identify hazards and select appropriate PPE

• To train employees on PPE usage

• To evaluate the efficiency of PPE

Which of the following is NOT a recommended PPE for polishing and sanding tasks?

• Hearing protection

• Respiratory protection

• Bluetooth headset

• Steel-toed boots

Why is it problematic to use a Bluetooth headset instead of hearing protection in noisy environments?

• It is not allowed by OSHA regulations

• It can cause interference with machinery

• It does not protect against noise-induced hearing loss

• It is more expensive than hearing protection

What is the first step an employer should take before selecting a respirator for silica dust protection?

• Purchase the most expensive respirator

• Consult with employees about their preferences

• Check the availability of respirators in the market

• Conduct air sampling to determine silica dust levels

What is a key requirement for employees who need to wear respirators?

• They must work in pairs

• They must have prior experience with respirators

• They must be clean shaven

• They must have a specific certification

What is the recommended action if an employee notices dust getting into their respirator?

• Switch to a different type of respirator

• Report it to the employer for a better fit

• Clean the respirator immediately

• Ignore it and continue working

What is the purpose of performing a user seal check on a respirator?

• To ensure the respirator is comfortable

• To test the durability of the respirator

• To check the expiration date of the respirator

• To verify the respirator fits properly and prevents leaks

What should be done with a reusable respirator at the end of each shift?

• It should be discarded

• It should be left on the workbench

• It should be shared with other employees

• It should be cleaned and inspected for damage

Why is it important to store respirators properly when not in use?

• To ensure they are easily accessible

• To avoid contamination and damage

• To prevent theft

• To comply with company policy