CSS CSS - Certified Safety Supervisor Personal Protective Equipment and Industrial Hygiene Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which ANSI standard governs the selection and use of industrial head protection in the US?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z89.1

Answer

ANSI Z87.1

Answer

ANSI Z41.1

Answer

ANSI Z88.2

Question 2

Which type of hearing protection typically provides the highest Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) in occupational settings?

Accepted Answer

Foam earplugs

Answer

Earmuffs

Answer

Banded earplugs

Answer

Canal caps

Question 3

OSHA's respiratory protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134 requires a written program when respirators are used in what circumstance?

Accepted Answer

Required for job tasks

Answer

Voluntarily only

Answer

Whenever any dust is present

Answer

Only for SCBA use

Question 4

An industrial hygienist measures a worker's 8-hour TWA noise exposure at 92 dBA. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95, what is the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for an 8-hour day?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA

Answer

85 dBA

Answer

95 dBA

Answer

100 dBA

Question 5

Which glove material offers the best chemical resistance to ketones and esters?

Accepted Answer

Butyl rubber

Answer

Latex

Answer

Nitrile

Answer

Leather

Question 6

When selecting eye protection, ANSI Z87.1 requires impact-rated safety glasses to be marked with which designation?

Accepted Answer

Z87+

Answer

Z87

Answer

Z87.1

Answer

ANSI-I