CSCS Personal Protective Equipment 5

Question 1

Which regulation primarily governs the use of PPE in the workplace in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended 2022)

Answer

The PPE at Work Regulations 1992 (updated 2022) set out employers' and workers' duties regarding the provision and use of PPE.

Question 2

A site manager conducts a risk assessment and determines that PPE is needed. According to the hierarchy of controls, where does PPE sit?

Accepted Answer

As a supplement to engineering controls and administrative measures

Answer

PPE sits at the bottom of the hierarchy of controls and should only be used when hazards cannot be adequately controlled by other means.

Question 3

A worker with a beard wants to wear a tight-fitting respiratory facepiece. What is the issue?

Accepted Answer

Facial hair breaks the face seal, reducing protection significantly

Answer

Facial hair along the seal line of a tight-fitting respirator prevents an adequate seal, allowing contaminated air to bypass the filter.

Question 4

What is the key difference between 'safety glasses' and 'safety goggles'?

Accepted Answer

Goggles provide a sealed fit around the eyes protecting against liquid splashes and dust

Answer

Safety goggles form a sealed barrier around the eye socket, providing protection against splashes and fine dust that can get around the sides of safety glasses.

Question 5

A new subcontractor arrives on site without any PPE. What should happen before they start work?

Accepted Answer

The site manager must issue appropriate PPE before allowing them to work

Answer

No worker should begin site activities without the required PPE; the site manager is responsible for ensuring PPE is issued before work starts.

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS Personal Protective Equipment 5