1.

Which of the following should you NOT do when using safety footwear?
1)
2)
3)
4)

2.

2)

Wear leather or cloth footwear if you work around acids or

caustics.
Store footwear in a clean, cool, dry, ventilated area.

True
False

Which of the following is NOT a potential head hazard?

1)
2)
3)
4)

4.

Select footwear that fits.

You should always inspect your respirator before using it.

1)

3.

Select and use the right kind of footwear for the job you are
going to be performing.

Impacts
Electrical shocks
Splashes, spills, and drips
Airborne contaminants

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)
2)

True
False

5.

The two types of hearing loss are:

1)
2)
3)
4)

6.

2)
3)

Conductive and Sensory

Rapid and Gradual

Ingestion
Skin absorption
Inhalation

You can always substitute barrier creams for wearing gloves.

1)
2)

8.

Loud and Soft

The most common route of exposure for most health hazards is:
1)

7.

Physical and Mental

True
False

Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard to your feet?

1)
2)
3)

Impact injuries
Compound injuries
Injuries from splashes and spills

4)

9.

Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard for your hands?

1)
2)
3)

10.

2)

Contact injuries
Indirect injuries

True
False

Eye injuries are often permanent.

1)
2)

12.

Traumatic injuries

To clean your eye protection equipment when it becomes oily and dirty, you
can use an abrasive soap.
1)

11.

Injuries from electrical shocks

True
False

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of wearing earmuffs?

1)
2)
3)
4)

Easy for your employer to supervise the wearing of this device

One size fits all
Small & lightweight
Fits better for longer periods of time

13.

Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard to your eyes?

1)
2)
3)
4)

14.

2)

Molten metals
Light from a reading lamp

True
False

Once you have fit tested your respirator, you need NOT monitor it while
you work.
1)
2)

16.

Dusts, powders, fumes, and mists

There are a lot of valid reasons (excuses) for not wearing a hard hat.
1)

15.

Toxic gases, vapors, and liquids

True
False

Class C hard hats will protect you from electrical shocks up to 20,000 volts.
1)
2)

True
False

17.

Which of the following is NOT a major category of respirators?

1)
2)
3)

18.

2)

Residual Air

True
False

You should always fit test your respirator before using it.
1)
2)

20.

Supplied Air

If you work in a wet, slippery area, you should wear PVC or rubber
footwear.
1)

19.

Air Purifying

True
False

Which of the following need NOT be determined when selecting a

respirator?
1)
2)
3)
4)

The level of hazard that is posed by the environment

The amount of time you will be exposed to the contaminant
Your sensitivity to the contaminant
Your level of hearing

21.

When using an eyewash station, you should:

1)
2)
3)
4)

22.

2)

Hold both eyes open with your fingers and look into the stream
of water.
Drink plenty of water.

True
False

Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard?

1)
2)
3)
4)

24.

Rub your eyes.

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)

23.

Close your eyes and wash your face first.

Dusts
Mists & Sprays
Vapors
Silt

Regular glasses provide the same protection as safety glasses.

1)
2)

True
False

25.

Which of the following is your employer NOT responsible for?

1)
2)
3)
4)

26.

2)
3)
4)

Providing PPE cost information

Maintaining PPE in good condition

Select and use the right kind of glove for the job you are going
to be performing.
Select gloves that fit.
Remove any rings, watches, or bracelets that might cut or tear
your gloves.
Store gloves inside out.

You should always use metal mesh gloves when working around electrical
sources.
1)
2)

28.

Providing you with the proper PPE

Which of the following should you NOT do when using gloves?

1)

27.

Conducting a workplace assessment

True
False

You should always clean and inspect your respirator after you use it.

1)
2)

29.

True
False

Which of the following is NOT one of your responsibilities as an employee?

1)
2)
3)
4)

Maintaining records of the workplace assessment and of your

training
Learning to use your PPE
Following all warnings and precautions
Reporting any and all unsafe conditions to your supervisor or
safety manager