OSHA Basic OSHA 4

Question 1

What does PPE stand for in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

Public Protection Enforcement

Answer

Primary Physical Examination

Answer

Preventive Payroll Entry

Question 2

In OSHA's hierarchy of controls, which method is considered most effective?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Personal protective equipment

Answer

Administrative controls

Answer

Warning signs

Question 3

Who is generally responsible for providing required PPE to employees at no cost?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

The employee

Answer

The customer

Answer

A government grant

Question 4

Which type of PPE protects against airborne contaminants like dust or fumes?

Accepted Answer

A respirator

Answer

Safety goggles

Answer

Steel-toed boots

Answer

Hearing plugs

Question 5

What should a worker do before using PPE such as a hard hat?

Accepted Answer

Inspect it for damage and ensure proper fit

Answer

Paint it a bright color

Answer

Share it with a coworker

Answer

Store it outside in the rain

Question 6

Which body part does a face shield primarily protect?

Accepted Answer

The face and eyes

Answer

The feet

Answer

The hands

Answer

The back

Question 7

When is PPE the appropriate control according to OSHA guidance?

Accepted Answer

When higher-level controls cannot fully eliminate the hazard

Answer

Always as the first choice

Answer

Never in any situation

Answer

Only on weekends