CIH Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 1

What is the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for a half-face air-purifying respirator according to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

5

Answer

50

Answer

100

Question 2

Which NIOSH filter series designation is oil-proof and provides protection against both oil-based and non-oil-based aerosols?

Accepted Answer

P-series

Answer

N-series

Answer

R-series

Answer

H-series

Question 3

Which testing method measures the time for a chemical to diffuse at the molecular level through an intact glove material?

Accepted Answer

Permeation testing

Answer

Penetration testing

Answer

Degradation testing

Answer

Abrasion testing

Question 4

Per OSHA guidelines, by what factor should the labeled Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of a single hearing protector be derated to estimate real-world performance?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

25%

Answer

75%

Answer

No derating required

Question 5

Which type of fit test uses a saccharin or Bitrex aerosol challenge agent that the wearer detects by taste?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative fit test

Answer

Quantitative fit test

Answer

Pressure check

Answer

Ambient aerosol concentration test

Question 6

Which EPA hazmat suit level provides the highest degree of skin and respiratory protection, including a fully encapsulating vapor-tight garment with SCBA?

Accepted Answer

Level A

Answer

Level B

Answer

Level C

Answer

Level D

Question 7

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, which document must employees complete before initial respirator use?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Appendix C medical questionnaire

Answer

OSHA Form 300

Answer

NIOSH Form 9

Answer

ACGIH Medical Clearance Form