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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Flashcards

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  1. What is the correct order for donning (putting on) PPE before climbing a tower?

    Answer: Hard hat → Safety glasses → Harness → Gloves

    The correct sequence is hard hat first (head protection), then safety glasses, then harness (so harness straps don't interfere with already-worn PPE), then gloves last to maintain dexterity during donning.

  2. At what interval should a full-body harness used in tower climbing be formally inspected by a competent person?

    Answer: Before each use and annually by a competent person

    Per ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, full-body harnesses must be inspected before each use by the wearer and at least annually by a competent person to check for wear, damage, and hardware integrity.

  3. A high-visibility vest worn on a tower work site near roadways must comply with which ANSI/ISEA standard?

    Answer: ANSI/ISEA 107

    ANSI/ISEA 107 is the American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories, which defines performance classes for vests and other high-visibility garments.

  4. Which respiratory protection device is appropriate for tower workers encountering nuisance dust during antenna installation in a confined space?

    Answer: N95 filtering facepiece respirator

    An N95 filtering facepiece respirator filters at least 95% of airborne particles and is NIOSH-approved for nuisance dust, making it appropriate and practical for short-duration dust exposure.

  5. When selecting footwear for tower climbing, which feature is most critical for preventing slips on metal rungs and platforms?

    Answer: Oil-resistant, non-slip outsole with ankle support

    An oil-resistant, non-slip outsole combined with ankle support is most critical for traction on wet or greasy metal tower rungs and platforms, reducing slip-and-fall risk during climbs.

  6. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, who is responsible for providing and paying for required PPE on a general industry worksite?

    Answer: The employer

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(h) requires the employer to provide and pay for PPE required by OSHA standards, except for non-specialty safety toe footwear and non-specialty prescription safety eyewear.

  7. What does the designation 'Type II' indicate on a hard hat classification?

    Answer: Protection from both top and lateral (side) impacts

    Type II hard hats provide protection against impacts to the top of the head as well as off-center and lateral impacts, offering greater all-around protection than Type I hats.