ECS - Personal Protective Equipment at Work

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  • Created on: 25-11-19 19:14
When working in dusty conditions, what of the following would give the LEAST level of protection?
D - Half mask dust respirator
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If PPE is defective, what should you do?
C - Report it to your supervisor
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In normal use, what item of PPE is NOT essential for the operator of a cartridge-operated tool, such as a nail gun?
C - Wellington boots
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Can you opt out of wearing PPE?
D - Yes, if it is uncomfortable
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What is the most important item of PPE when working on or near a highway?
D - High visibility vest
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When must you wear all PPE provided by your employer?
A - As instructed by your employer
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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
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What type of eye protection would you wear when using a cartridge-operated tool, such as a nail gun?
A - Impact goggles
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When an employee has been issued with eye protection, what are their duties under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations?
C - To use the protection in accordance with training and instruction
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When should you wear safety footwear on site?
B - When there is risk of foot injury
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If it is necessary for an employee to use PPE, who has a duty to provide it?
C - The employer
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When should a safety helmet be worn on site?
A - At all times unless there is no foreseeable risk of injury to the head other than by fallingq
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A colleague has drilled holes in the top of his safety helmet because the weather is hot. Is this...
D - In breach of legal requirements
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Who has a duty to provide PPE for use by an employee?
A - The employer
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When would it be appropriate to wear a bump-cap instead of a safety helmet?
A - When there is no foreseeable risk of injury from falling or swinging objects
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How can you protect your eyesight while working on site?
C - By wearing the correct type of eye protection
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When is head protection required to be worn on a construction site to comply with the Construction (Head Protection) Regulations?
D - At all times unless there is no foreseeable risk of injury to the head other than by falling
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Why should a high visibility vest be worn when working on roads?
A - So road users and plant operators can see you
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When considering what measures to take to protect people's health and safety, PPE should always be regarded as....
A - The last resort
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Card 2

Front

If PPE is defective, what should you do?

Back

C - Report it to your supervisor

Card 3

Front

In normal use, what item of PPE is NOT essential for the operator of a cartridge-operated tool, such as a nail gun?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Can you opt out of wearing PPE?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is the most important item of PPE when working on or near a highway?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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