Safe Pass Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

What does PPE stand for?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

Professional Planning Equipment

Answer

Primary Project Evaluation

Answer

Personal Project Estimate

Question 2

Under Irish law, when should PPE be used?

Accepted Answer

As a last resort when risks cannot be adequately controlled by other means

Answer

As the first choice always

Answer

Only when requested by workers

Answer

Only on Mondays

Question 3

Who is responsible for providing PPE on a construction site in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The employer, free of charge

Answer

The employee must buy their own

Answer

The HSA provides it

Answer

The client pays for it directly

Question 4

What is the minimum PPE required on most Irish construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Hard hat, high-visibility vest, and safety boots

Answer

Just a hard hat

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No PPE is mandatory

Answer

Only safety boots

Question 5

What standard should safety helmets conform to on Irish construction sites?

Accepted Answer

EN 397

Answer

EN 166

Answer

EN 345

Answer

EN 352

Question 6

When should a safety helmet be replaced?

Accepted Answer

After any significant impact, visible damage, or according to manufacturer guidelines (typically 3-5 years)

Answer

Every week

Answer

Only when it breaks in two

Answer

Never — they last forever