PPE Quiz

Liz Burton-Hughes

August 4, 2015

5 min read

Test Your Knowledge of the Importance of PPE

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) while at work is of great importance. It is defined as equipment (including clothing that offers protection from the weather, as well as any addition or accessory) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects them from one or more risks to his health or safety. How much do you know about PPE? Take our quick PPE quiz and test your knowledge!

What is the purpose of a non-powered respirator?

Worker putting on respiratory protective equipment PPE

To filter and remove hazardous substances from the air that the wearer breathes

To draw in and enrich the oxygen from the air that the wearer breathes

To prevent asthma attacks from irritating substances in the air around the wearer

To enable the wearer to work underwater safely and for extended periods

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When selecting PPE, what must the employer consider?

That it fits the intended user correctly

That it can be used for as many purposes as possible

That the employee can afford to pay for it

That it can be used and shared by all employees

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Who must pay for PPE?

The government should provide it free of charge

The employer

The employees

The cost should be split between employer and employee

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If you find a fault in your PPE, such as a chip in a hard hat, what should you do?

Keep wearing it for the rest of your shift and then throw it away

Remove it from everyone's access and inform your manager or supervisor

Throw it in the bin and continue the day without it until it can be replaced

Ask a colleague if you can use theirs while they're away

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From January 2021, manufacturers and suppliers of PPE supplied in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) should ensure what marking of conformity is used?

UKCA

UKCE

GBCE

GBCA

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Test Your Knowledge of the Importance of PPE

Want to learn more about how to select and use PPE properly so health and safety is upheld at work? Take a look at our PPE Training.

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PPE Quiz

Test Your Knowledge of the Importance of PPE

What is the purpose of a non-powered respirator?

When selecting PPE, what must the employer consider?

Who must pay for PPE?

If you find a fault in your PPE, such as a chip in a hard hat, what should you do?

From January 2021, manufacturers and suppliers of PPE supplied in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) should ensure what marking of conformity is used?

Further Resources:

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