Eye Protection
True or False:
You can use eye protection that is scratched or damaged in way that would otherwise obstruct your vision.
False
Eye protection must always be clear and not obstruct your vision in any way.
True or False:
You want safety gloves to be as tight as possible
False
Safety gloves must fit snug, and not loose enough to catch on equipment.
True or False:
When choosing the correct safety boots, your toes should be touching the front of the boot.
False. Your toes should be close, but not touching the front of the boot for a proper fit.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Name a workplace hazard eye protection is used for
Dust
Chemical splashes
Etc.
What must you remove from your hands before putting on safety gloves?
Rings
True or False:
High cut safety boots support the ankle and act as an ankle brace
True
High cut safety boots provide support to the ankle.
How many fundamental safety rights do employees have?
Three
Who should you talk to if you don't have eye protection when you need it?
Supervisor.
Name one of the hazards safety gloves protect your hands from
Sharp objects
Heat
Cold
What time of day is optimal to try on safety boots for fit?
Mid-day, as this is when feet are most swollen.
What is the first safety right?
The right to refuse unsafe work
When should you wear your eye protection?
Always.
For what reason should you wear safety gloves when handling a big, heavy, or awkward object?
Grip
When do you not need to wear safety boots in the warehouse?
You must ALWAYS wear safety boots in the warehouse.
What is the second safety right?
The right to participate in health and safety discussions
You, the employee, forgot something at your workstation. You head back inside the chemical warehouse for just long enough to collect your forgotten item. Do you still need to wear eye protection for this?
You are off-the-clock—after all.
Yes.
You must always wear your eye protection—even if you are just grabbing a forgotten item.
When shouldn’t you wear gloves?
Around machines with chains, belts or pulleys that may catch on the gloves.
What symbol identifies boots that are appropriate for use in the warehouse?
A green triangle with a capital R inside.
What is the third safety right?
The right to know about hazards in your workplace