WPR Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3

Question 1

When must a full-face respirator be used instead of a half-face respirator?

Accepted Answer

When hazards include eye and face exposure in addition to inhalation hazards, or when the contaminant is highly toxic

Answer

Full-face respirators are required when the contaminant can also affect the eyes or face, or when hazard severity demands maximum protection.

Question 2

An arc flash hazard assessment must be completed to determine the appropriate PPE because:

Accepted Answer

Arc flash energy varies by system and task; incorrect PPE can fail to protect against the actual incident energy level

Answer

NFPA 70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 require hazard assessments to match PPE arc rating (cal/cm²) to the calculated incident energy at the work location.

Question 3

PPE that has been contaminated with a hazardous chemical should be:

Accepted Answer

Removed carefully to avoid skin contact, decontaminated per the SDS, and disposed of or cleaned per site procedures

Answer

Improper removal of contaminated PPE can cause secondary exposure; SDS guidance and site procedures must be followed for decontamination or disposal.

Question 4

Safety data sheets (SDS) Section 8 provides:

Accepted Answer

Exposure limits and recommended PPE for handling the chemical

Answer

SDS Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) specifies occupational exposure limits and the appropriate PPE for handling the specific chemical.

Question 5

A WPR discovers that a worker is wearing a respirator without completing the required medical evaluation. The WPR should:

Accepted Answer

Remove the worker from respirator use until medical clearance is obtained per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134

Answer

OSHA requires medical evaluation before respirator use; some workers have conditions that make respirator use dangerous regardless of the equipment's quality.

WPR - Work Permit Receiver Practice Test

WPR - Work Permit Receiver Practice Test

WPR Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3