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This document provides answers to 19 questions about personal protective equipment. Some key points covered include: gloves should be removed before goggles to prevent contamination, dust masks do not provide protection against fumes, ordinary glasses do not fully protect the eyes due to lack of unbreakability and side shields, canister respirators should be tested for airtightness by squeezing the air tube while taking a deep breath, full protective clothing like an acid suit and boots should be worn and properly fitted when working with corrosive chemicals, and eye protection should always be worn when there is risk of injury from flying particles, splashes, welding, burning or radiation.

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PPE Interview Questions

This document provides answers to 19 questions about personal protective equipment. Some key points covered include: gloves should be removed before goggles to prevent contamination, dust masks do not provide protection against fumes, ordinary glasses do not fully protect the eyes due to lack of unbreakability and side shields, canister respirators should be tested for airtightness by squeezing the air tube while taking a deep breath, full protective clothing like an acid suit and boots should be worn and properly fitted when working with corrosive chemicals, and eye protection should always be worn when there is risk of injury from flying particles, splashes, welding, burning or radiation.

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1. Question 1. Why Remove Gloves Before Goggles?

Answer :
To prevent contamination of the face or eyes.
2. Question 2. When Should Eye Protection Be Worn?
Answer :
At any time when there is danger to the eyes.
3. Question 3. Will A Dust Mask Normally Give Protection Against Fumes?
Answer :
No.
4. Question 4. Give Two Reasons Why Ordinary Glasses Do Not Fully Protect The Eyes?
Answer :
o The material may not be unbreakable.
o There are no side shields.
5. Question 5. How Do You Test A Canister Respirator For Air Tightness?
Answer :
Fit closely, squeeze the air tube and take a deep breath.
6. Question 6. What Protective Clothing Is Necessary When Working With Acids And
Corrosive Materials, And What Is The Correct Way Of Wearing It?
Answer :
o Full Face Visor Overall. PVC/Rubber Gloves. Rubber Boots. PVC Apron/Acid
Suit. Glasses/Goggles.
o Glasses under visor. Acid Suit Sleeves over gloves. Trouser Legs over Boots.
7. Question 7. Having Dressed In An Acid Suit, Visor, Gloves And Boots Prior To
Working With A Corrosive Liquid, What Else Should You Do Before Commencing
Work?
Answer :
o Stand under a safety shower to ensure the protective clothing has no leaks.
o Check that the safety shower and eye wash unit work satisfactorily.
8. Question 8. What Are The Two Essential Factors About A Helmet To Be Worn While
Blasting Materials?
Answer :
o It must be totally enclosed.
o It must be of the air-supplied type.
9. Question 9. What Are The Principal Considerations When Purchasing A Pair Of
Goggles?
Answer :
o Suitable for the work.
o Good fit to face.
o Good vision.
o Ventilated if possible.
10. Question 10. When There Is Risk Of Injury To The Give Four Occasions When Eye
Protection Should Be Worn, When There Is Risk Of Injury To The Eyes?yes From?
Answer :
When there is risk of injury to the eyes from:
o Flying Particles.
o Splashing with chemicals.
o Welding or Brazing.
o Burning.
o Radiation.
11. Question 11. In Safety Circles What Does R.p.e. Mean?
Answer :
Respiratory Protective Equipment.
12. Question 12. Why Must Chin Straps Be Worn With Headgear In The Vicinity Of A
Helicopter?
Answer :
To avoid damage to rotor blades in the event of head gear being sucked into the rotors.
13. Question 13. What Clothing Is Normally Worn When There Is Intense Radiant Heat?
Answer :
Aluminised heat resistant.
14. Question 14. Will Any Type Of Two Eyepiece Goggles Do For Welders?
Answer :
No, they must be the correct colour to protect against ultra violet light.
15. Question 15. How Do You Prevent Goggles From Misting Up?
Answer :
Use an anti-mist spray.
16. Question 16. Why Wear Hard Hats On Building Sites?
Answer :
As a protection against falling objects and striking the head on structures.
17. Question 17. Give Two Items That Must Be Provided When Corrosive Liquids Are
Being Handled?
Answer :
o Suitable Gloves.
o Goggles and Visors.
18. Question 18. What Item Of Personal Protection Is Essential When Welding, Riveting Or
Chipping Stone?
Answer :
Eye Protection.
19. Question 19. If Goggles Are Essential What Is Most Important About The Fitting?
Answer :
They should be fitted to the individual.

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