Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Quiz Practice January 11, 2025 by Rizwan Khan Personal Protective Equipemetn (PPE) Quiz Practice 1 / 36 What is the hierarchy of controls? PPE, engineering controls, administrative controls Engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE Administrative controls, PPE, engineering controls PPE, administrative controls, engineering controls 2 / 36 Which PPE is used to prevent contamination during surgery? Aprons Surgical masks and gloves Earplugs Face shields 3 / 36 What type of PPE is used in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of infectious diseases? Surgical masks Gloves Gowns All of the above 4 / 36 What should be done if chemicals spill on laboratory clothing? Rinse with water immediately Continue working and report later Use paper towels to dry Remove and discard the clothing without rinsing 5 / 36 What PPE is commonly required in a laboratory setting? Hard hats Lab coats and safety goggles Steel-toed boots Respirators 6 / 36 What does a construction worker need to wear in areas with overhead hazards? Hard hat Safety vest Knee pads Earplugs 7 / 36 What type of PPE is most critical in construction sites? Respirators Hard hats Face shields Body suits 8 / 36 How often should PPE be inspected for wear and tear? Once a month Before each use Only when a malfunction occurs Once a year 9 / 36 Which of the following is a recommended practice for maintaining PPE? Store PPE in a dry, clean location Discard all PPE after one use Share PPE with coworkers Wash PPE with harsh chemicals 10 / 36 What material is commonly used in high-visibility vests? Cotton Polyester with reflective tape Wool Rubber 11 / 36 What type of protective suit is used to protect against chemical exposure? Flame-resistant suit Hazmat suit Safety vest Hi-vis jacket 12 / 36 When should a respirator be fit-tested? Only when it is purchased At the beginning of each shift Annually or when the type of respirator changes Only if you experience difficulty breathing 13 / 36 What type of respirator is used to filter out particles like dust and smoke? Half-face respirator Full-face respirator N95 respirator Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) 14 / 36 What is the best material for slip-resistant footwear? Rubber Leather Cotton Fabric 15 / 36 What is the main purpose of steel-toed boots? To keep feet warm To prevent injuries from falling objects To improve comfort To prevent slipping 16 / 36 What type of footwear is commonly required in construction sites? Sneakers Steel-toed boots Sandals Flip flops 17 / 36 What should you do if you use gloves contaminated with chemicals? Rinse and reuse them Report to supervisor and dispose of them properly Wipe with a dry cloth and reuse Wash them with any detergent 18 / 36 Which type of glove is best suited for handling sharp objects? Rubber gloves Cut-resistant gloves Leather gloves Cotton gloves 19 / 36 At what noise level should hearing protection be worn? 50 decibels or higher 85 decibels or higher 100 decibels or higher 120 decibels or higher 20 / 36 What is the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of earplugs? The volume of noise that earplugs can reduce The time workers can wear earplugs without ear damage The weight of the earplugs The color of the earplugs 21 / 36 What is the most common form of hearing protection? Safety helmets Earplugs Face shields Respirators 22 / 36 How should safety glasses be fitted? They should sit loosely on the face They should be snug against the face without discomfort They should be worn around the neck They should be worn above the eyes 23 / 36 What type of face shield is used for protection against chemical splashes? Full-face shield Safety goggles Welding face shield Respirator 24 / 36 What is the primary purpose of safety goggles? To protect against flying objects To improve vision in low light To protect eyes from chemical splashes To keep eyes warm 25 / 36 What does the suspension system in a hard hat do? Improves comfort Protects the head from direct impact Increases durability Helps with ventilation 26 / 36 Which type of hard hat provides electrical hazard protection? Class A Class B Class C Class D 27 / 36 Which of the following is a proper use for a hard hat? To protect against falling debris To improve visibility in dark conditions To protect from electrical shock only To keep warm in cold weather 28 / 36 What is the best method for cleaning reusable PPE such as gloves or helmets? Wash with soap and water or follow manufacturer guidelines Use any cleaning solution available Discard after each use Do not clean reusable PPE 29 / 36 What type of PPE is most commonly used to protect the lungs from inhaling harmful substances? Earplugs Respirators Safety shoes Face shields 30 / 36 What is a common hazard that safety gloves protect against? Electrical burns Cuts and abrasions Falling objects Noise exposure 31 / 36 What should be done if a worker finds damaged PPE? Use it until it breaks completely Report it to a supervisor and replace it Attempt to fix it using tape Continue working without PPE 32 / 36 Who is responsible for providing PPE to employees? The employee The employer The health insurance company The government 33 / 36 What is the most important factor when selecting PPE for a specific task? Fashion Cost Protection against identified hazards Durability 34 / 36 Which of the following is an example of PPE for the eyes? Safety gloves Goggles Earplugs Respirators 35 / 36 Which of the following is a type of PPE? Gloves Safety Shoes Helmets All of the above 36 / 36 What does PPE stand for? 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