SMS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 1

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, who is responsible for conducting a workplace hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(d) places the responsibility on the employer to assess the workplace for hazards and determine what PPE is necessary.

Question 2

What is the correct hierarchy for controlling workplace hazards when determining whether PPE is needed?

Accepted Answer

Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, PPE

Answer

The hierarchy of controls prioritizes elimination first, then substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally PPE as the last line of defense.

Question 3

Which ANSI standard governs the selection and use of eye and face protection in general industry?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z87.1

Answer

ANSI Z87.1 is the standard for occupational and educational personal eye and face protection devices.

Question 4

When must an employer pay for employee PPE under OSHA regulations?

Accepted Answer

For all PPE required by OSHA standards, with limited exceptions

Answer

Under 29 CFR 1910.132(h), employers must pay for required PPE, except for non-specialty safety-toe footwear and non-specialty prescription safety eyewear that employees may use off the job.

Question 5

A safety manager discovers that employees are correctly wearing their respirators but complaining of headaches and fatigue. What is the most likely issue?

Accepted Answer

Improper fit testing or an incorrect respirator type for the hazard

Answer

Symptoms like headaches and fatigue while wearing respirators often indicate a poor face seal from improper fit testing or the wrong respirator type/cartridge for the contaminant present.

SMS - Safety Management Specialist Practice Test

SMS - Safety Management Specialist Practice Test

SMS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)