Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards

What is the correct way to inspect safety boots before use?

Answer: Check for sole wear, toe cap damage, broken laces, and deterioration of waterproofing

Before use, safety boots should be inspected for worn soles (which reduce grip), damaged toe caps, broken or missing laces, cracks, and deterioration of waterproofing.

What class of high-visibility clothing is typically required on construction sites?

Answer: Class 2 or Class 3 depending on the risk level

Construction sites typically require Class 2 (vest) or Class 3 (jacket with sleeves) high-visibility clothing, depending on the risk level and proximity to vehicles.

What is the purpose of knee pads as PPE?

Answer: To protect the knees from injury during prolonged kneeling on hard surfaces

Knee pads protect against bursitis, meniscus damage, and other knee injuries caused by prolonged or repeated kneeling on hard surfaces, common in floor-laying and plumbing work.

Why is it important that PPE is comfortable and fits well?

Answer: Workers are more likely to wear it correctly and consistently if it is comfortable

Poorly fitting or uncomfortable PPE is more likely to be worn incorrectly, adjusted improperly, or removed entirely, reducing its protective value.

What should be recorded in a PPE register?

Answer: The type of PPE issued, to whom, the date, condition, and replacement schedule

A PPE register should record what was issued, to whom, the date, its condition at issue, any training given, and scheduled replacement or inspection dates.

What PPE is required when using a concrete cutting saw?

Answer: Eye protection, hearing protection, RPE for silica dust, gloves, and safety boots

Concrete cutting generates multiple hazards: flying particles (eye protection), noise (hearing protection), silica dust (RPE), vibration and sharp edges (gloves), and falling objects (boots).