Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Flashcards
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A respirator that removes contaminants from the air the worker breathes is called what?
Answer: Air-purifying respirator
Air-purifying respirators filter contaminants out of ambient air before the worker inhales it.
Before an employee uses a tight-fitting respirator, what is required?
Answer: A fit test and medical evaluation
OSHA requires medical evaluation and fit testing before wearing a tight-fitting respirator.
What can prevent a proper respirator face seal?
Answer: Facial hair at the sealing surface
Facial hair along the respirator's sealing surface prevents an effective seal.
In an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, which respirator type is required?
Answer: Supplied-air or SCBA
Atmosphere-supplying respirators like SCBA are required where oxygen is insufficient.
How often should respirator users generally check the seal?
Answer: Each time the respirator is donned
A user seal check should be performed every time the respirator is put on.
What is the main purpose of a written respiratory protection program?
Answer: Ensuring proper selection, use, and maintenance of respirators
The program establishes procedures for respirator selection, training, fit testing, and maintenance.
Voluntary use of a filtering facepiece dust mask requires the employer to provide what?
Answer: Appendix D information on safe use
For voluntary dust mask use, employers must provide the basic advisory information in Appendix D.