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7.11: Review Questions

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    Multiple Choice Questions

    1. When are employers required to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees?
    (a) when administrative controls alone can manage hazards
    (b) only if employees request it
    (c) when engineering and work practice controls are not feasible or sufficient
    (d) only during annual inspections

    2. Which of the following is an employer’s responsibility regarding PPE?
    (a) performing a hazard assessment of the workplace
    (b) training employees in the use and care of PPE
    (c) maintaining and replacing damaged PPE
    (d) all of the above

    3. Eye protection is required when employees are exposed to which of the following?
    (a) dust, dirt, or flying particles
    (b) chemical splashes
    (c) harmful light radiation
    (d) all of the above

    4. Which class of hard hat provides the highest level of protection against electrical hazards (up to 20,000 volts)?
    (a) class A
    (b) class B
    (c) class C
    (d) bump hats

    5. At what noise level (in decibels) is hearing protection required if exposure is longer than 15 minutes?
    (a) 85 dB
    (b) 90 dB
    (c) 100 dB
    (d) 115 dB

    6. What is the first critical step in protecting employees from hazards?
    (a) training employees in PPE use
    (b) providing PPE to every worker
    (c) conducting a hazard assessment
    (d) writing a safety policy

    7. Which of the following is an employee’s responsibility for PPE?
    (a) provide replacement PPE when needed
    (b) conduct hazard assessments regularly
    (c) properly wear and maintain PPE
    (d) approve PPE budget requests

    8. Which type of hearing protection requires a perfect seal around the ear and may lose effectiveness due to facial hair or glasses?
    (a) single-use earplugs
    (b) pre-formed earplugs
    (c) earmuffs
    (d) foam plugs

    9. Which factor most affects the level of hearing protection needed?
    (a) The color of the PPE
    (b) The number of employees wearing protection
    (c) The decibel level and exposure duration
    (d) The type of machinery used nearby

    10. When selecting PPE, why is comfort and fit important?
    (a) It improves fashion appearance
    (b) It ensures employees are more likely to wear it
    (c) It reduces manufacturing costs
    (d) It shortens training time

    11. What should an employer do if a PPE inspection reveals worn or damaged equipment?
    (a) Clean and continue using it
    (b) Reassign it to a less hazardous area
    (c) Replace or repair it immediately
    (d) Store it for future training use

    12. Why should employees avoid painting or drilling holes in hard hats?
    (a) It may interfere with comfort
    (b) It can weaken the shell and reduce protection
    (c) It voids the manufacturer’s warranty only
    (d) It increases glare for the wearer

    True/False Questions

    13. True/False: Employees are responsible for properly wearing PPE and reporting when it needs repair or replacement.
    14. True/False: Conductive shoes should not be worn in explosive environments to prevent the buildup of static electricity.
    15. True/False: Hearing protection is required at 90 dB if exposure exceeds 8 hours.
    16. True/False: The comfort and proper fit of PPE are important because they encourage employees to use it.
    17. True/False: Employees should never drill holes or paint hard hats, since this may reduce their protective integrity.
    18. True/False: PPE that is too loose, too tight, or uncomfortable often leads to workers not wearing it consistently.
    19. True/False: PPE should be treated as the first line of defense rather than the last resort.
    20. True/False: Safety glasses or a face shield should be worn during any work task that may cause foreign objects to enter the eyes. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing.
    21. True/False: Hard hats should be routinely inspected for dents, cracks or deterioration, and get replaced after a heavy blow or electrical shock.
    22. True/False: Construction workers are supposed to use earplugs or earmuffs in high-noise work areas where chain saws or heavy equipment are used.
    23. True/False: Personal protective equipment can protect employees from all workplace hazards.
    24. True/False: Employer should provide PPE at no cost to the employee.

    Answer Key: 1(c), 2(d), 3(d), 4(b), 5(d), 6(c), 7(c), 8(c), 9(c), 10(b), 11(c), 12(b), 13(True), 14(False), 15(True), 16(True), 17(True), 18(True), 19(False), 20(True), 21(True), 22(True), 23(False), 24(True).

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