COSS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 1

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, who is responsible for conducting a workplace hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

The employee

Answer

OSHA compliance officer

Answer

The insurance carrier

Question 2

Which hierarchy of controls is PPE considered in occupational safety?

Accepted Answer

Last resort after all other controls

Answer

First and most preferred

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Second, after engineering controls

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Equal to administrative controls

Question 3

What ANSI/ISEA standard governs the selection of high-visibility safety apparel in the US?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ISEA 107

Answer

ANSI Z89.1

Answer

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1

Answer

ANSI Z41

Question 4

Under OSHA standards, who must pay for required PPE in most general industry situations?

Accepted Answer

The employer must pay at no cost to the employee

Answer

The employee must pay

Answer

Cost is split 50/50

Answer

Government subsidizes PPE costs

Question 5

What is the purpose of a written certification of the PPE hazard assessment required by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

To document that the hazard assessment was performed

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To bill the insurance company

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To notify OSHA of identified hazards

Answer

To excuse employees from wearing PPE

Question 6

Which type of hearing protection has the highest Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) potential?

Accepted Answer

Foam earplugs

Answer

Earmuffs

Answer

Canal caps

Answer

Semi-insert earplugs