STSC Personal Protective Equipment in Construction 5

Question 1

A worker is performing overhead welding. Which combination of PPE is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Welding helmet with a proper shade lens, leather gloves, and fire-resistant jacket

Answer

Overhead welding produces UV/IR radiation, spatter, and sparks requiring a proper shade-lens welding helmet, flame-resistant clothing, and leather gloves for full protection.

Question 2

What does the term 'PPE hierarchy' mean in the context of construction hazard control?

Accepted Answer

PPE is the last line of defense after elimination, substitution, engineering, and administrative controls

Answer

The hierarchy of controls places PPE at the bottom, meaning it should only be relied upon after higher-order controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative) have been exhausted or are infeasible.

Question 3

A construction site supervisor must train workers on PPE. Which topic is NOT required by OSHA as part of PPE training?

Accepted Answer

The cost breakdown and procurement source of each PPE item

Answer

OSHA requires training on when, how, and limitations of PPE, but does not require workers to be informed of procurement costs.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z87.1

Answer

ANSI Z87.1 sets the performance requirements for occupational eye and face protection devices used in construction and general industry.

Question 5

A worker wearing a full-body harness connects a 6-foot shock-absorbing lanyard to an anchor at foot level. What is the primary hazard with this setup?

Accepted Answer

The free-fall distance plus deceleration distance may exceed the clearance to the level below

Answer

When an anchor is at foot level, a 6-foot lanyard allows up to 6 feet of free fall plus the shock absorber's deployment (up to 3.5 ft) plus the worker's height, potentially striking a lower level.

(STSC) Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Practice Test

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STSC Personal Protective Equipment in Construction 5