Hierarchy of Controls
This is the last level of control and requires the worker to wear something.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
This hard hat class is designed for electrical work and is proof-tested to 20,000 volts.
What is Class E (Electrical)?
Hearing protection is required when noise levels exceed this decibel level (TWA).
What is 90 dB?
This material of glove provides protection against dry heat and flames.
What is leather?
This party is responsible for paying for PPE required to comply with OSHA standards.
Who is the employer?
This type of control requires a physical change to the workplace, such as ventilation or isolation.
What are Engineering Controls?
Eye and face protection must comply with this specific consensus standard (ANSI).
What is ANSI Z87.1?
This type of respirator removes contaminants from the air using cartridges or filters.
What is an Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)?
Protective footwear must guard against these two primary mechanical hazards.
What are impacts and compression?
Employees must be trained on how to put on, adjust, wear, and this, regarding their PPE.
What is take off (or doff)?
This is the most effective level of control because it removes the exposure before it can occur.
What is Elimination (or Substitution)?
Unlike safety glasses, these provide a seal around the eyes to protect against dust and chemical splashes.
What are goggles?
Before an employee can be authorized to use a respirator, they must undergo this procedure.
What is a medical evaluation?
This level of PPE offers the highest protection for skin, eyes, and respiration, including a fully encapsulated suit.
What is Level A?
The employer must perform this to determine if PPE is necessary in the workplace.
What is a hazard assessment?
Rotating work schedules to limit exposure time is an example of this type of control.
What are Administrative Controls ?
While they protect the face, face shields are not rated to protect against this specific hazard unless specified.
What are impact hazards?
This acronym stands for the rating used to evaluate the effectiveness of hearing protection devices.
What is NRR (Noise Reduction Rating)?
Fabric made of this material protects the body against cuts and bruises.
What is duck?
Employers are not required to pay for the replacement of PPE if the employee did this.
What is lost or intentionally damaged it?
When substituting materials, it is important to remember that as the particle size of a substance decreases, the hazard level does this.
What is increases?
This class of hard hat is designed for comfort but offers no protection against electrical hazards or falling objects.
What is Class C (Conductive)?
Atmosphere-supplying respirators include Supplied-Air Respirators (SAR) and this self-contained device.
What is an SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)?
This specific foot protection guard protects the instep area from impact and compression.
What is a metatarsal guard?
Name one of the items considered "everyday clothing" that an employer is exempt from paying for.
What are long-sleeve shirts, long pants, street shoes, or winter coats?