OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's PPE standard, who is generally responsible for paying for required PPE?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

The employee

Answer

The equipment manufacturer

Answer

The OSHA inspector

Question 2

What must an employer conduct to determine which PPE is needed at a workplace?

Accepted Answer

A hazard assessment

Answer

An annual audit

Answer

A payroll review

Answer

A marketing survey

Question 3

Which type of PPE is NOT typically required to be paid for by the employer?

Accepted Answer

Everyday prescription safety glasses worn off-site

Answer

Face shields

Answer

Hard hats

Answer

Chemical gloves

Question 4

When must the employer verify that PPE training occurred?

Accepted Answer

Through a written certification of training

Answer

Verbally only

Answer

By posting a sign

Answer

Verification is not required

Question 5

If a worker provides their own PPE, what remains the employer's duty?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the PPE is adequate and properly maintained

Answer

Nothing further

Answer

Refunding the worker

Answer

Banning personal PPE

Question 6

What should happen to PPE that is defective or damaged?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service and replace it

Answer

Continue using it carefully

Answer

Tape over the damage

Answer

Use it only for light tasks

Question 7

PPE is considered which level in the hierarchy of hazard controls?

Accepted Answer

The last line of defense

Answer

The first line of defense

Answer

The most reliable control

Answer

Not a control method