CSS Personal Protective Equipment and Fire Safety 1 — Questions and Answers
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?
- The employee
- The employer (Correct answer)
- OSHA compliance officer
- The PPE manufacturer
Correct answer: The employer
OSHA 1910.132 requires the employer to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present that necessitate the use of PPE.
Question 2: Which ANSI/ISEA standard governs the selection and use of head protection (hard hats) in U.S. workplaces?
- ANSI Z87.1
- ANSI Z89.1 (Correct answer)
- ANSI Z41
- ANSI Z88.2
Correct answer: ANSI Z89.1
ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 is the American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection, classifying hard hats by type (I, II) and class (E, G, C).
Question 3: A Class E hard hat is designed to protect against which specific hazard?
- Chemical splashes
- High-voltage electrical conductors up to 20,000 volts (Correct answer)
- Extreme heat
- Impact from lateral blows
Correct answer: High-voltage electrical conductors up to 20,000 volts
Class E (Electrical) hard hats are tested to resist penetration and reduce the danger of contact with 20,000-volt electrical conductors.
Question 4: Which type of eye protection provides the BEST protection against chemical splash hazards?
- Safety glasses with side shields
- Face shield alone
- Chemical splash goggles (Correct answer)
- Tinted welding lenses
Correct answer: Chemical splash goggles
Chemical splash goggles provide a sealed barrier around the eyes, preventing liquid chemicals from reaching the eyes from any direction.
Question 5: Under OSHA 1910.132, employers are generally required to provide PPE at NO cost to employees EXCEPT for which item?
- Hard hats
- Safety glasses required by the employer
- Prescription safety glasses (Correct answer)
- Hearing protection
Correct answer: Prescription safety glasses
OSHA's PPE payment rule requires employers to pay for most required PPE, but prescription eyewear that an employee could also use off the job is a noted exception.
Question 6: What does the NFPA 70E standard address in U.S. workplaces?
- Fire extinguisher inspection intervals
- Electrical safety in the workplace and arc flash PPE (Correct answer)
- Flammable liquid storage requirements
- HVAC fire damper requirements
Correct answer: Electrical safety in the workplace and arc flash PPE
NFPA 70E establishes electrical safety requirements for employees, including arc flash hazard analysis and appropriate PPE for energized electrical work.
CSS Personal Protective Equipment and Fire Safety 1
According to OSHA's PPE standard (29 CFR 1910.132), who is primarily responsible for conducting a hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE?