Hazard Pyramid
The best way to prevent a hazard.
What is elimination?
PPE used to protect the eyes from flying particles, dust, or debris.
What are safety glasses or goggles?
How sound is measured.
What is in decibels.
PPE used to protect hands from cuts, chemicals, burns, or punctures.
What are gloves?
PPE used to protect the head from falling objects or impact.
What is a hard hat?
The second-best way to prevent a hazard.
What is substitution?
PPE used to protect the face from splash, sparks, or flying debris.
What is a face shield?
When should PPE be inspected.
What is prior to each use?
Foot protection designed to protect toes from impact or compression.
What are safety-toe boots?
PPE that helps equipment operators see pedestrians working on or near the jobsite.
What is high-visibility clothing?
The third best way to prevent a hazard.
What are engineering controls?
True or False: A face shield can replace safety glasses.
What is false?
OSHA’s hearing conservation action level is this many dBA as an 8-hour TWA.
What is 85 dBA?
When selecting gloves, the glove type must match this.
What is the hazard or task?
The main hazard high-visibility clothing helps reduce.
What is a struck-by hazard?
The fourth-best way to prevent a hazard.
What are administrative controls?
Safety glasses should have this impact rating or marking.
What is ANSI Z87.1?
This is required before a worker uses a tight-fitting respirator.
What is a medical evaluation and fit test?
True or False: One glove type protects against all hazards.
What is false?
Hard hats should be removed from service if they are cracked, dented, or this.
What is damaged?
The last resort to prevent a hazard.
What is PPE?
This must be worn under a face shield when there is an eye hazard.
What are safety glasses or goggles?
Workers should not wear a tight-fitting respirator if this prevents a proper seal.
What is facial hair?
A common hand injury caused by moving equipment, cargo, chains, or tools.
What is a pinch-point or caught-between injury?
A hard hat may be worn backward only if this allows it.
What is the manufacturer?