Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards

Who is responsible for replacing PPE that has become damaged or worn out on a construction site?

Answer: The employer must provide replacement PPE free of charge

Under UK law, employers must provide and replace PPE free of charge when it is no longer serviceable.

What class of high-visibility vest provides the highest level of conspicuity for road construction workers?

Answer: Class 3

Class 3 hi-vis garments offer the greatest visibility with the most retroreflective material and background fabric coverage.

A worker notices their safety helmet has a crack after dropping it. What should they do?

Answer: Replace the helmet immediately

A cracked helmet must be replaced immediately because its structural integrity is compromised and it will not protect against impact.

Which type of glove offers the best protection when working with sharp sheet metal?

Answer: Cut-resistant gloves rated to EN 388

Cut-resistant gloves rated to EN 388 are specifically tested and certified to protect against cutting hazards from sharp edges.

Safety footwear with the designation 'SB' means it provides which minimum protection?

Answer: Steel toecap protection only

SB-rated safety footwear provides only the basic steel toecap impact protection without additional features.

When should a dust mask (FFP2) be replaced on a construction site?

Answer: When it becomes difficult to breathe through or is damaged

An FFP2 mask should be replaced when breathing resistance increases significantly or when the mask is physically damaged or contaminated.

Eye protection marked with 'EN 166' on a construction site means it has been tested to which standard?

Answer: The European standard for personal eye protection

EN 166 is the European standard that sets the framework requirements for all types of personal eye protection equipment.