Safety & Emergency Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically governs the selection and use of personal protective equipment in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.132

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Hazard assessment

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Flying particles and debris

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Last — least effective

Answer

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.

Safety & Emergency Practice Test