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Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of a safety harness on a construction site?

    Answer: To arrest a fall and limit the distance fallen

    A safety harness is fall-arrest equipment designed to stop a fall in progress and limit the forces and distance experienced during a fall.

  2. What does the term 'RPE' stand for in the context of construction site safety?

    Answer: Respiratory Protective Equipment

    RPE stands for Respiratory Protective Equipment, which includes masks and respirators that protect the lungs from dusts, fumes, and gases.

  3. A CSCS cardholder is told to work in a noisy area but has not been issued hearing protection. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Refuse to enter the area until PPE is provided

    Workers have the right and duty to refuse to work in hazardous conditions without adequate PPE, and should notify their supervisor.

  4. Which type of respirator would be needed when spraying solvent-based paint in an enclosed construction area?

    Answer: A full-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges

    Solvent vapors require an organic vapor cartridge in a respirator; dust masks do not filter gases or vapors.

  5. Safety boots marked 'S3' provide which combination of features compared to 'S1'?

    Answer: S3 adds a water-resistant upper and penetration-resistant midsole

    S3 boots include all S1 features plus a water-resistant upper and a penetration-resistant (anti-nail) midsole, making them standard for most construction sites.

  6. A worker is about to use an angle grinder. Which combination of PPE is most appropriate?

    Answer: Face shield, gloves, hearing protection, and safety boots

    Angle grinding creates sparks, fragments, noise, and vibration, requiring face shield, gloves, hearing protection, and foot protection simultaneously.

  7. What information must be recorded in a site PPE inspection log?

    Answer: The date of inspection, condition, and action taken

    PPE inspection records should capture when the inspection occurred, the condition found, and any actions such as repair or replacement.