Safety & Emergency Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically governs the selection and use of personal protective equipment in general industry?
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.95
- 29 CFR 1910.120
- 29 CFR 1910.146
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.132
29 CFR 1910.132 is the OSHA general industry standard that establishes requirements for selecting, providing, and using PPE.
Question 2: Before selecting PPE, an employer must first conduct a:
- Safety committee meeting
- Hazard assessment (Correct answer)
- Employee survey
- Budget review
Correct answer: Hazard assessment
OSHA requires employers to perform a hazard assessment of the workplace to determine what PPE is necessary before selecting equipment.
Question 3: Which type of hard hat is rated to protect against electrical hazards up to 20,000 volts?
- Class A
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class C
- Class D
Correct answer: Class B
Class B hard hats provide the highest level of electrical protection, rated for up to 20,000 volts.
Question 4: Safety glasses with side shields are primarily designed to protect against:
- Chemical splashes
- Flying particles and debris (Correct answer)
- Ultraviolet radiation
- Laser light
Correct answer: Flying particles and debris
Safety glasses with side shields protect against flying particles and debris from the front and sides of the eyes.
Question 5: The Hierarchy of Controls places PPE in which position?
- First — most effective
- Second, after engineering controls
- Third, after elimination and substitution
- Last — least effective (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Last — least effective
In the Hierarchy of Controls, PPE is the last line of defense because it does not eliminate the hazard but only shields the worker from it.
Question 6: Who is responsible for paying for required PPE under OSHA regulations?
- The employee
- The employer (Correct answer)
- The insurance company
- OSHA directly
Correct answer: The employer
OSHA's PPE payment rule (29 CFR 1910.132(h)) requires employers to provide and pay for most required PPE at no cost to employees.
Question 7: Which glove material provides the best protection against most petroleum-based chemicals and oils?
- Latex
- Nitrile (Correct answer)
- Cotton
- Vinyl
Correct answer: Nitrile
Nitrile gloves offer excellent resistance to petroleum-based chemicals, oils, and many solvents, making them a common choice in industrial settings.
Safety & Emergency Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 1
Which OSHA standard specifically governs the selection and use of personal protective equipment in general industry?