Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards
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Under what conditions does OSHA require employers to retrain employees on PPE?
Answer: When there is reason to believe the employee lacks understanding, or when hazards or PPE change
OSHA requires retraining when an employee demonstrates inadequate understanding or when changes in workplace hazards or PPE types occur — not on a fixed schedule.
Which OSHA standard specifically governs the inspection, care, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.134
29 CFR 1910.134 is OSHA's dedicated Respiratory Protection standard covering all requirements including inspection, maintenance, and care of respirators.
What should a supervisor do with PPE that has reached the manufacturer's recommended end-of-service life?
Answer: Document it and retire it from service permanently
PPE must be retired and documented when it reaches manufacturer service life limits, as these limits are based on maintaining the equipment's protective performance.
An employee reports that their supplied tight-fitting respirator does not seal properly on their face. What is the supervisor's required response?
Answer: Ensure the employee receives a proper fit test with a correctly fitting respirator
OSHA's respiratory protection standard requires that every employee using a tight-fitting respirator pass a fit test; an improperly fitting respirator must be replaced with one that fits and passes the test.
What is the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfecting PPE that is shared among multiple workers?
Answer: Follow manufacturer cleaning instructions using compatible disinfectants
Manufacturer cleaning instructions specify compatible cleaning agents that disinfect without degrading the PPE's protective properties or material integrity.
During a routine inspection, a supervisor finds a hard hat with a hairline crack in the outer shell but intact suspension. What is the correct action?
Answer: Remove the hard hat from service immediately
Any crack in a hard hat shell compromises its ability to absorb and deflect impact energy, requiring immediate removal from service regardless of crack size.
What is the primary purpose of documenting PPE inspections, maintenance, and retirement activities?
Answer: To demonstrate regulatory compliance and maintain an accountability audit trail
PPE documentation demonstrates compliance with OSHA regulations, supports program accountability, and creates an audit trail proving the safety program is actively maintained.