Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection & Use Flashcards

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(d), what must be done after a workplace hazard assessment is completed to determine PPE needs?

Answer: Certify the assessment in writing, identifying the workplace evaluated and the person certifying

OSHA 1910.132(d) requires a written certification of the hazard assessment identifying the workplace, the date, the person certifying it, and that it was performed — this documentation proves compliance.

A comprehensive PPE program required by OSHA should include which of the following key elements?

Answer: Hazard assessment, PPE selection, employee training, and program evaluation

An effective OSHA-compliant PPE program encompasses four core elements: hazard assessment to identify needs, proper PPE selection, thorough employee training, and ongoing program evaluation for effectiveness.

What does OSHA require regarding the replacement of PPE that has been damaged or is no longer adequate?

Answer: The employer must provide adequate replacement PPE at no cost to the employee

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(h), employers must provide required PPE at no cost to employees, which includes replacing damaged or inadequate PPE to maintain continuous protection.

Workers wearing impermeable PPE (e.g., chemical suits) in a hot environment face increased risk of which condition?

Answer: Heat stress and heat stroke

Impermeable PPE prevents sweat evaporation, the body's primary cooling mechanism, dramatically increasing the risk of heat stress and heat stroke in warm environments.

A worker must simultaneously use a dust respirator, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Which compatibility issue should a coach prioritize reviewing?

Answer: Whether the respirator seal is broken by temples of safety glasses or earmuff cushions

Temples of safety glasses and earmuff cushions can break the face seal of tight-fitting respirators, reducing respiratory protection; a coach must verify all items can be worn simultaneously without compromising any device's effectiveness.

NFPA 70E establishes requirements for electrical safety. What type of PPE is required to protect against arc flash hazards?

Answer: Arc-rated (AR) clothing and face shields with the appropriate arc rating (cal/cm²)

NFPA 70E requires arc-rated (AR) clothing, face shields, and other PPE selected based on the incident energy exposure level (in cal/cm²) determined by an arc flash hazard analysis.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(h), which of the following PPE items is the employee generally permitted to provide at their own expense?

Answer: Non-prescription safety glasses worn off the job site for everyday use

OSHA allows exceptions where the employee provides their own PPE voluntarily used off the job site; however, all PPE required for job-site hazards must be employer-provided at no cost, with limited exceptions for everyday-use items like non-prescription eyewear used outside work.