Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Flashcards
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ANSI Z87.1 is the standard for which type of PPE?
Answer: Eye and face protection
ANSI Z87.1 is the American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices.
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 8 is primarily consulted to determine which type of PPE?
Answer: Appropriate gloves and respiratory protection for chemical exposure
SDS Section 8 — Exposure Controls/Personal Protection — specifies recommended PPE including gloves, respirators, and eye protection for the specific chemical.
What OSHA standard specifically covers respiratory protection requirements in general industry?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.134
29 CFR 1910.134 is OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, covering program requirements, fit testing, medical evaluation, and respirator selection.
Before an employee can use a tight-fitting respirator, OSHA requires which of the following?
Answer: A medical evaluation and fit test
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 requires both a medical evaluation to ensure the employee can physically wear a respirator and a fit test to confirm the specific respirator seals properly.
Class E hard hats are designed to protect against which specific hazard?
Answer: Electrical hazards up to 20,000 volts
ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class E (Electrical) hard hats are tested and rated to protect against electrical hazards up to 20,000 volts.
What is the main limitation of the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) when selecting respirators?
Answer: APF assumes proper use, fit, and maintenance — not worst-case protection
APF represents the level of protection a properly functioning respirator provides to a properly fitted and trained user under workplace conditions, so real-world protection can be less if fit or use is poor.