Eye and Face Protection in the Workplace

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Which type of hard hat would provide the most protection from electrical hazards?

  • Class C
  • Class A
  • Class G
  • Class E (correct)

Which of the following is considered approved eye protection?

  • Sun glasses
  • Glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87 (correct)
  • Prescription glasses
  • Reading glasses

Which of the following is NOT considered PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

  • Sports shoes (correct)
  • Rubber gloves
  • Hearing muffs
  • Glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87

Hearing protection is required when noise levels exceed OSHA's PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) of what dBA as a TWA (Time-Weighted Average)?

<p>90 dBA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing specialized work footwear?

<p>The employer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most effective type of eye protection against electrical hazards?

<p>Face shields (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of direct-ventilated goggles?

<p>Preventing fogging by allowing air circulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of face shields?

<p>Preventing splash entry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should safety glasses with side shields be worn under face shields?

<p>To provide additional eye protection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that face shields do not protect from impact hazards?

<p>They are not rated for impact protection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of PPE can protect against liquid or chemical splash entry?

<p>Face shields (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of safety glasses?

<p>To protect against moderate impacts from particles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when selecting eye and face protection?

<p>Ability to protect against workplace hazards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standard must eye and face protection comply with?

<p>ANSI Z87.1-2003 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of injury can safety glasses protect against?

<p>Moderate impacts from particles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using prescription glasses while working in hazardous conditions, what should employees ensure about their eye protection?

<p>The eye protection should incorporate their prescription in its design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing factor of goggles compared to safety glasses for eye protection?

<p>Goggles are designed for impact and dust protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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