PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 5

Question 1

A new employee states they are allergic to latex and cannot wear the standard latex gloves provided. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Provide latex-free gloves that offer equivalent protection

Answer

Employers must provide latex-free gloves with equivalent protection for workers with latex allergies to comply with OSHA requirements and protect the worker.

Question 2

What is the minimum ANSI visibility class required for workers on or adjacent to an active railroad track during daytime?

Accepted Answer

Class 2

Answer

ANSI Class 2 is the minimum required for workers near active railroad tracks during daytime, providing sufficient background material and retroreflective tape.

Question 3

Who is responsible for ensuring that PPE fits each individual worker correctly?

Accepted Answer

The employer, who must provide properly fitting PPE and training

Answer

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, the employer is responsible for providing properly fitting PPE and training workers on its correct use.

Question 4

A track inspector working alone at night approaches a dark bridge deck. Which PPE consideration is most critical in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring hi-vis clothing with retroreflective tape is worn and a headlamp is used

Answer

At night, retroreflective properties of hi-vis clothing become the primary visibility mechanism, and a headlamp improves the worker's own visibility of hazards.

Question 5

What action should a worker take if they are issued PPE that does not fit properly?

Accepted Answer

Report the issue to their supervisor and request properly fitting PPE before beginning work

Answer

Ill-fitting PPE may not provide adequate protection; workers must report the issue and receive properly fitting equipment before starting work.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 5