IHSA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection & Use 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Heat stress and heat stroke

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

(IHSA) Infrastructure Health & Safety Association Certified Coach Practice Test

(IHSA) Infrastructure Health & Safety Association Certified Coach Practice Test

IHSA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection & Use 3