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6. How can you protect your eyesight while working on site?
- C - By wearing the correct type of eye protection
- A - By squinting
- B - By not looking directly at what you are doing
- D - By wearing sunglasses
7. With regard to the use of PPE, which one of the following statements is true?
- C - PPE need only be provided if it is not too expensive
- B - PPE protects only the user from the dangers present
- A - If you do not use the personal protective equipment (PPE) provided you will probably not come to any harm
- D - PPE need only be used if available
8. When working in dusty conditions, what of the following would give the LEAST level of protection?
- D - Half mask dust respirator
- C - Self contained breathing apparatus
- A - Compressed airline breathing helmet
- B - Positive pressure powered respirator
9. When should you wear safety footwear on site?
- C - Only when working outdoors
- D - Only if the site conditions are wet
- B - When there is risk of foot injury
- A - Only when working on scaffolds
10. When should a safety helmet be worn on site?
- C - When walking to and from a place of work
- D - Only when something may fall
- A - At all times unless there is no foreseeable risk of injury to the head other than by fallingq
- B - When you are out in the open air
11. When using PPE legally you must do which of the following?
- D - Clean it properly once a week
- B - Replace it at your own expense if it is damaged
- A - Not interfere with it or misuse it
- C - Return it to the manufacturer when damaged
12. When MUST an employer provide their employees with PPE?
- A - When they may be exposed to a risk to their health and safety which cannot be controlled another way
- D - Every 5 years
- B - Twice a year
- C - If the client or main contractor specifies it in the contratc
13. When must you wear all PPE provided by your employer?
- A - As instructed by your employer
- D - Only when you need to
- B - Only if it fits
- C - When you want to
14. Can you opt out of wearing PPE?
- C - No, you cannot opt out
- A - Yes, by informing the site supervisor
- D - Yes, if it is uncomfortable
- B - Yes, by writing officially to your employer
15. When considering what measures to take to protect people's health and safety, PPE should always be regarded as....
- A - The last resort
- D - The only practical measure
- B - The first line of defence
- C - The best way to tackle the job
16. If PPE is defective, what should you do?
- C - Report it to your supervisor
- A - Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector
- B - Report it to your supervisor
- D - Repair if possible and continue to use it
17. In normal use, what item of PPE is NOT essential for the operator of a cartridge-operated tool, such as a nail gun?
- D - Safety helmet
- C - Wellington boots
- B - Hearing protection
- A - Safety eyewear
18. Which of the following must your safety helmet comply with to meet with the requirements of the Construction (Head Protection) Regulations?
- D - Be less than 1 year old
- A - Be suitable for you
- C - Be stamped with the makers' name
- B - Be a good visible colour
19. Who has a duty to provide PPE for use by an employee?
- D - The client
- A - The employer
- C - The employee
- B - The principal contractor
20. In which of the following ways should you wear your safety helmet?
- B - With the helmet back to front
- C - With the peak raised to give you good vision
- D - Square on your head, properly adjusted
- A - With the peak raised to deflect falling material
