Personal protective equipment

which one of the following is not a requirement for impact-resistant safety goggles

tinting to reduce glare from the task

which one of the following has been identified as the main cause of eye injuries to construction workers

not wearing suitable eye protection

it is important for an operative to wear suitable eye protection while working with irritant materials, to ensure…

there is an effective seal around the eye area

when employers are selecting the most appropriate footwear for specific types of on site activity, which one of the following must be carried out

an assessment of its suitability in line with the nature of risk

operatives are breaking up reinforced concrete using handheld pneumatic drills while wearing anti vibration gloves. wearing these gloves will..

reduce the flexibility of the hand, resulting in higher grip and push forces

PPE can only be considered suitable if it meets which two of the following

it must adequately control or effectively prevent the risk, and it must be compatible with other equipment worn at the same time

it is a requirement to wear suitable head protection on all building and construction sites unless you are working…

in an area where there is no risk from falling objects

a workers safety helmet falls off and drops onto a concrete slab from a height of approximately two metres, which one of the following statements will apply

it may have suffered damage that will affect its strength even though no cracks are visible

when employees are likely to be exposed to noise levels at or above the upper exposure action value, an employer must provide…

hearing protection and ensure it is used

which two of the following should be considered to ensure that foam earplugs issued to workers perform as expected

training in how to fit and wear them, and supervision to ensure that they are worn properly

the main reason for wearing high-visibility clothing is to…

easily see the wearer under any light conditions during the day, and under illumination

one of the main requirements of the PPE regs 2022 is that PPE is…

supplied and used wherever there are risks that cannot be controlled in other ways

which one of the following common items of PPE would be covered under the requirements of other health and safety regulations

a pair of safety gloves used to prevent the risks of dangerous chemicals penetrating the skin

when a significant risk to the health of your employees has been discovered, providing PPE should be…

considered only where a significant risk has been identified, and it cannot be adequately controlled by other means

under the PPE regs 2022, for PPE to be suitable, it must meet which one of the following criteria

it fits after making the necessary adjustments

PPE should only be used as a last resort. it is considered suitable when it is…

appropriate for the risks and conditions of exposure

which one of these statements about PPE is false

workers must pay for any damage or loss

in line with the PPE regs 2022, in order to ensure that equipment is fully effective, users must…

inspect and maintain it, and arrange for replacement when it becomes defective

high-visibility clothing should match the levels of risks present on a site. which role might require full body clothing, to ensure maximum visibility

vehicle marshal

under health and safety law, employers have responsibilities when supplying high visibility clothing. which of the following is not one of these responsibilities

reporting any damage after its use

when selecting high-visibility clothing for a task, it is not important that it must…

have an employer logo

when providing information on how employees can use high visibility clothing correctly, employers should include an explanation of

why the clothing is needed