CAT Safety Procedures & PPE 4

Question 1

Which label color on an ANSI Z535 safety sign indicates an IMMEDIATE hazard that will result in death or serious injury if not avoided?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red is used on DANGER signs under ANSI Z535 to indicate an immediately life-threatening hazard.

Question 2

An alarm technician is working near a roadway while installing an outdoor camera. What type of PPE is required for high-visibility?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ISEA Class 2 or Class 3 high-visibility vest

Answer

ANSI/ISEA Class 2 or Class 3 high-visibility vests are required for workers exposed to vehicle traffic to ensure they are seen by drivers.

Question 3

What is the correct sequence when removing contaminated PPE (doffing) to avoid self-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Gloves first, then eye protection, then outer garment

Answer

Gloves are removed first (they are the most contaminated), then eye protection, then the outer garment, with hand hygiene after each step.

Question 4

A technician is using a powder-actuated tool to fasten conduit straps to concrete. Which PPE is UNIQUELY required for this tool beyond standard eye and hearing protection?

Accepted Answer

Face shield rated for high-velocity impact

Answer

Powder-actuated tools produce high-velocity projectile risks requiring a face shield rated for ballistic impact in addition to safety glasses.

Question 5

Under what circumstance is a Type II (side-entry) hard hat required instead of a Type I hard hat?

Accepted Answer

When lateral impact protection is needed in addition to top impact protection

Answer

Type II hard hats provide both top and lateral impact protection and are required when side impacts are a potential hazard.

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CAT Safety Procedures & PPE 4