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Which of the following best describes personal protective equipment (PPE)?

  • Equipment used to minimize exposure to workplace hazards (correct)
  • Equipment used to maximize exposure to workplace hazards
  • Equipment used to enhance workplace productivity
  • Equipment used to cause workplace injuries and illnesses

What are the potential sources of hazards that PPE can protect against?

  • Chemical, biological, radiological, physical, social
  • Chemical, biological, radiological, emotional, mechanical
  • Chemical, biological, radiological, physical, mental
  • Chemical, biological, radiological, physical, mechanical (correct)

What are some potential health effects that respiratory protection can help prevent?

  • Eye strain
  • Muscle soreness
  • Cancer and lung impairment (correct)
  • Skin irritation

What is the main purpose of wearing PPE?

<p>To minimize exposure to hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential hazards that respiratory protection can protect against?

<p>Harmful gases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • PPE refers to wearable devices or equipment designed to protect users from occupational hazards

Sources of Hazards Protected Against by PPE

  • Chemical hazards (e.g., hazardous substances, pesticides, and chemicals)
  • Physical hazards (e.g., falling objects, heat, cold, and noise)
  • Biological hazards (e.g., viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms)
  • Radiological hazards (e.g., radiation)

Health Effects Prevented by Respiratory Protection

  • Respiratory diseases (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD))
  • Lung damage and scarring
  • Cancer
  • Other respiratory problems

Main Purpose of Wearing PPE

  • To reduce the risk of injury or illness from occupational hazards

Hazards Protected Against by Respiratory Protection

  • Airborne contaminants (e.g., dust, mist, vapor, gas, and fume)
  • Oxygen-deficient atmospheres
  • Toxic substances (e.g., chemicals, heavy metals)

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