Safety Trained Supervisor Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

According to OSHA's hierarchy of controls, when should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be used?

Accepted Answer

As the last resort after engineering and administrative controls

Answer

PPE is the last line of defense in the hierarchy of controls, used only when engineering and administrative controls cannot adequately reduce hazard exposure.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard requires employers to conduct a written hazard assessment to determine the necessary PPE for workers?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.132

Answer

29 CFR 1910.132 is OSHA's general PPE standard requiring employers to assess workplace hazards and select appropriate protective equipment.

Question 3

Under OSHA regulations, who is primarily responsible for paying for required PPE?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

OSHA requires employers to provide and pay for most PPE required for worker protection, at no cost to employees.

Question 4

What information must a written PPE hazard assessment certification document?

Accepted Answer

The workplace evaluated, the evaluator's name, and the date of assessment

Answer

OSHA requires a written certification identifying the workplace evaluated, the person who performed the assessment, and the date it was completed.

Question 5

A supervisor notices an employee using visibly cracked safety goggles. What is the FIRST action the supervisor should take?

Accepted Answer

Remove the damaged PPE from service immediately

Answer

Damaged PPE must be immediately removed from service since it can no longer provide adequate protection and could lead to injury.

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Safety Trained Supervisor Personal Protective Equipment