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Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards

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  1. What is a Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) and how does it relate to RPE selection?

    Answer: A legal limit for airborne substance exposure, used to determine the required APF of RPE

    A Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) is a legal limit on the concentration of a hazardous substance in workplace air, set under COSHH 2002. The WEL determines the minimum Assigned Protection Factor needed when selecting RPE.

  2. What type of RPE is required for work involving asbestos removal?

    Answer: A minimum of FFP3 disposable mask or powered air-purifying respirator, depending on the type and extent of work

    Asbestos work requires a minimum of FFP3 protection (APF 20) for lower-risk tasks. Licensed asbestos removal typically requires powered air-purifying respirators or airline breathing apparatus with higher protection factors.

  3. What does the 'snug fit' test involve when checking RPE?

    Answer: Performing a user seal check by covering the filters and breathing in to check for leaks around the face seal

    A user seal check (or fit check) involves the wearer covering the filters/inlets and breathing in — the mask should collapse slightly onto the face. If air leaks around the edges, the seal is inadequate and the mask must be readjusted.

  4. What PPE is required when using a cartridge-operated fixing tool (Hilti gun)?

    Answer: Safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety boots, and gloves

    Cartridge-operated fixing tools produce noise, debris, and recoil. Operators need safety glasses or goggles (debris), hearing protection (noise exceeds 85 dB), safety boots (dropped tool/fixings), and gloves (vibration and handling).

  5. What is the purpose of PPE signage on a construction site?

    Answer: To inform workers and visitors of the mandatory PPE requirements for specific areas

    PPE signage (blue circular signs with white symbols under the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996) informs everyone entering an area of the mandatory PPE required, ensuring compliance and safety.

  6. How should a worker store their PPE at the end of a shift?

    Answer: In a clean, dry, designated storage area away from contamination and direct sunlight

    PPE should be stored in a clean, dry, designated area away from contamination, chemicals, direct sunlight (which degrades plastics), and extreme temperatures. RPE filters should be protected from moisture and dust when not in use.