Eye & Face Protection
What PPE protects your eyes from flying sawdust?
Safety glasses.
Name two types of hearing protection.
Earplugs and earmuffs.
What should you do with long hair before working in the shop?
Tie it back and secure it.
What part of your body does respiratory protection help protect?
Your lungs/respiratory system.
A student enters the welding shop wearing sandals. What needs to change?
Put on appropriate protective footwear.
True or false: A face shield replaces safety glasses.
False. Wear safety glasses under the face shield.
What does NRR stand for?
Noise Reduction Rating.
What type of footwear is suitable for the welding shop?
Leather work boots.
What kind of airborne hazard does an N95 filter: particles or solvent vapors?
Particles.
A student prepares to weld in clothing that is not flame resistant. What should they wear?
Appropriate flame-resistant welding clothing.
What designation should you look for on industrial safety glasses?
Z87.
True or false: Noise-related hearing loss always happens suddenly.
False. It often develops gradually.
What type of gloves should you use when handling corrosive substances?
Chemical-resistant gloves selected for that chemical.
True or false: A cotton face covering is appropriate protection against stain vapors.
False.
A hard hat has a visible crack. What should the student do?
Remove it from use and report it to the instructor.
Besides Z87, what identifying mark should appear on safety glasses?
The manufacturer’s trademark.
Are ordinary noise-cancelling headphones a substitute for rated hearing protection?
No.
What type of gloves should you wear for welding and cutting?
Heat/fire-rated welding gloves.
Will any respirator cartridge protect against every airborne hazard?
No. The cartridge/filter must match the hazard.
What two main parts of a hard hat should you inspect?
The shell and suspension system.
What eye injury can result from watching welding without proper eye protection?
Flash burn.
Two students wear the same earplugs, but one inserts them incorrectly. Will both receive the same protection?
No. Proper fit and use affect protection.
Why should you avoid wearing gloves while operating a drill press?
They can catch in rotating parts and pull your hand in.
A student is spraying stain. Why is an N95 alone insufficient if harmful solvent vapors are present?
It filters particles but does not protect against gases or vapors.
A student wears a face shield, loose hair, and gloves while using a drill press. Identify three corrections
Wear safety glasses under the shield, secure hair, and remove gloves