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PPE & Site Welfare Flashcards

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  1. What welfare facilities must be provided on a construction site under CDM 2015?

    Answer: Sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, drinking water, rest facilities, and changing and drying facilities

    CDM 2015 Schedule 2 specifies minimum welfare standards including adequate toilets, washbasins, drinking water, rest rooms, and changing and drying rooms.

  2. What is the purpose of a face fit test for tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment?

    Answer: To confirm the facepiece seals correctly on the individual wearer's face shape, ensuring adequate protection

    Tight-fitting RPE relies on a complete face seal to prevent contaminated air bypassing the filter; face fit testing confirms this particular mask fits this particular person.

  3. What does the acronym RPE stand for in construction health and safety?

    Answer: Respiratory Protection Equipment

    RPE stands for Respiratory Protective Equipment — equipment such as dust masks, half-face respirators, and powered air purifying respirators that protect the airway from hazardous substances.

  4. How often should PPE be inspected and maintained?

    Answer: Before each use (visual check), and at regular intervals, with immediate replacement if defects are found

    PPE should be visually checked before each use and formally inspected at intervals depending on type and intensity of use — defective PPE must be replaced immediately.

  5. Why is optical class important for eye protection used in close inspection or precision tasks?

    Answer: Incorrect optical class causes eyestrain and distortion, affecting accuracy and causing fatigue-related errors

    Optical class 1 eyewear provides the highest quality vision; lower-quality lenses cause distortion and eyestrain, which can lead to mistakes in careful measurement or inspection work.

  6. What should a worker do if they find their PPE is damaged or missing just before starting a task?

    Answer: Report the damage or absence to their supervisor and obtain replacement PPE before beginning the task

    Workers must report defective or missing PPE to their supervisor and obtain replacements before starting work — PPE regulations impose a duty on workers to report problems and use provided equipment correctly.