CSS Personal Protective Equipment and Fire Safety

Question 1

According to OSHA's PPE standard (29 CFR 1910.132), who is primarily responsible for conducting a hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

The employee

Answer

OSHA compliance officer

Answer

The PPE manufacturer

Question 2

Which ANSI/ISEA standard governs the selection and use of head protection (hard hats) in U.S. workplaces?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z89.1

Answer

ANSI Z87.1

Answer

ANSI Z41

Answer

ANSI Z88.2

Question 3

A Class E hard hat is designed to protect against which specific hazard?

Accepted Answer

High-voltage electrical conductors up to 20,000 volts

Answer

Chemical splashes

Answer

Extreme heat

Answer

Impact from lateral blows

Question 4

Which type of eye protection provides the BEST protection against chemical splash hazards?

Accepted Answer

Chemical splash goggles

Answer

Safety glasses with side shields

Answer

Face shield alone

Answer

Tinted welding lenses

Question 5

Under OSHA 1910.132, employers are generally required to provide PPE at NO cost to employees EXCEPT for which item?

Accepted Answer

Prescription safety glasses

Answer

Hard hats

Answer

Safety glasses required by the employer

Answer

Hearing protection

Question 6

What does the NFPA 70E standard address in U.S. workplaces?

Accepted Answer

Electrical safety in the workplace and arc flash PPE

Answer

Fire extinguisher inspection intervals

Answer

Flammable liquid storage requirements

Answer

HVAC fire damper requirements