1.Which of the following should you NOT do when using safety
footwear?
1)Select and use the right kind of footwear for the job you are
going to be performing.
2)Select footwear that fits.
3)Wear leather or cloth footwear if you work around acids or
caustics.
4)Store footwear in a clean, cool, dry, ventilated area.
2.You should always inspect your respirator before using it.
1)True
2)False
3.Which of the following is NOT a potential head hazard?
1)Impacts
2)Electrical shocks
3)Splashes, spills, and drips
4)Airborne contaminants
4.You should wear hearing protection devices whenever you are
exposed to noise that is 85 decibels or greater for an 8-hour
period of time.
1)True
2)False
5.The two types of hearing loss are:
1)Physical and Mental
2)Loud and Soft
3)Conductive and Sensory
4)Rapid and Gradual
6.The most common route of exposure for most health hazards
is:
1)Ingestion
2)Skin absorption
3)Inhalation
7.You can always substitute barrier creams for wearing
gloves.
1)True
2)False
8.Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard to your
feet?
1)Impact injuries
2)Compound injuries
3)Injuries from splashes and spills
4)Injuries from electrical shocks
9.Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard for your
hands?
1)Traumatic injuries
2)Contact injuries
3)Indirect injuries
10.To clean your eye protection equipment when it becomes oily
and dirty, you can use an abrasive soap.
1)True
2)False
11.Eye injuries are often permanent.
1)True
2)False
12.Which of the following is NOT an advantage of wearing
earmuffs?
1)Easy for your employer to supervise the wearing of this
device
2)One size fits all
3)Small & lightweight
4)Fits better for longer periods of time
13.Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard to your
eyes?
1)Toxic gases, vapors, and liquids
2)Dusts, powders, fumes, and mists
3)Molten metals
4)Light from a reading lamp
14.There are a lot of valid reasons (excuses) for not wearing a
hard hat.
1)True
2)False
15.Once you have fit tested your respirator, you need NOT
monitor it while you work.
1)True
2)False
16.Class C hard hats will protect you from electrical shocks up
to 20,000 volts.
1)True
2)False
17.Which of the following is NOT a major category of
respirators?
1)Air Purifying
2)Supplied Air
3)Residual Air
18.If you work in a wet, slippery area, you should wear PVC or
rubber footwear.
1)True
2)False
19.You should always fit test your respirator before using
it.
1)True
2)False
20.Which of the following need NOT be determined when selecting
a respirator?
1)The level of hazard that is posed by the environment
2)The amount of time you will be exposed to the contaminant
3)Your sensitivity to the contaminant
4)Your level of hearing
21.When using an eyewash station, you should:
1)Close your eyes and wash your face first.
2)Rub your eyes.
3)Hold both eyes open with your fingers and look into the stream
of water.
4)Drink plenty of water.
22.The "Personal Protection Equipment" standard requires that
employers must establish and administer an effective PPE program
for employees and that employees be trained in the proper use of
PPE.
1)True
2)False
23.Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard?
1)Dusts
2)Mists & Sprays
3)Vapors
4)Silt
24.Regular glasses provide the same protection as safety
glasses.
1)True
2)False
25.Which of the following is your employer NOT responsible
for?
1)Conducting a workplace assessment
2)Providing you with the proper PPE
3)Providing PPE cost information
4)Maintaining PPE in good condition
26.Which of the following should you NOT do when using
gloves?
1)Select and use the right kind of glove for the job you are
going to be performing.
2)Select gloves that fit.
3)Remove any rings, watches, or bracelets that might cut or tear
your gloves.
4)Store gloves inside out.
27.You should always use metal mesh gloves when working around
electrical sources.
1)True
2)False
28.You should always clean and inspect your respirator after you
use it.
1)True
2)False
29.Which of the following is NOT one of your responsibilities as
an employee?
1)Maintaining records of the workplace assessment and of your
training
2)Learning to use your PPE
3)Following all warnings and precautions
4)Reporting any and all unsafe conditions to your supervisor or
safety manager
