Safety & Emergency Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2

Question 1

An N95 respirator is rated to filter out at least what percentage of airborne particles?

Accepted Answer

95%

Answer

90%

Answer

99%

Answer

100%

Question 2

What type of respirator is required when working in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)?

Accepted Answer

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Answer

Dust mask

Answer

N95 filtering facepiece

Answer

Half-face air-purifying respirator

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a face shield in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Protect the entire face from splashes, sprays, and flying objects

Answer

Replace safety glasses entirely

Answer

Filter airborne contaminants

Answer

Provide UV protection only

Question 4

Steel-toed safety boots must comply with which ANSI/ISEA standard for impact and compression protection?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z41 / ASTM F2412

Answer

ANSI Z89.1

Answer

ANSI Z87.1

Answer

ANSI Z88.2

Question 5

Hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 30 dB is being used in an environment measured at 100 dB. Using the OSHA derating method, what is the approximate effective noise level at the ear?

Accepted Answer

85 dB

Answer

70 dB

Answer

90 dB

Answer

100 dB

Question 6

Chemical-resistant aprons and splash suits are considered which category of PPE?

Accepted Answer

Body/skin protection

Answer

Respiratory protection

Answer

Eye and face protection

Answer

Hand protection

Question 7

A hazard assessment certification must be:

Accepted Answer

Documented and certified in writing

Answer

Submitted to OSHA annually

Answer

Kept verbally communicated to employees

Answer

Reviewed only when an injury occurs