Terms
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the highest level of PPE?
Level A
What do you need for a fit test?
Medical eval
How often do you need to get fit tested?
Annually
How often do you inspect and clean your respirator?
Each use
What does APF mean?
Assigned Protection Factor
What does SCBA mean?
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Who is responsible for paying for the medical eval?
Employer
How long can your beard be with a half-face respirator?
None
What do you need to do after putting on a respirator?
User seal check
What does SAR mean?
Supplied Air Respirator
What is required before PPE selection?
Hazard Assessment
What two things do you need before wearing a respirator?
Fit Test and Medical Eval
What kind of respirator can you have facial hair with?
What type of air should be used for breathing air?
Grade-D breathing air
What does APR mean?
Air-Purifying Respirator
What three PPE items need to meet ANSI requirements?
Eye/Face, Head, and Foot
What type of fit test is required for a full-face respirator?
Quantitative
What is one method for qualitative fit-test
Banana oil, Saccharine, Bitrex, Irritant
What is ANSI?
American National Standards Institute
What is in Level B PPE that is not in A or C?
Half or full face respirator
Who certifies respirators?
NIOSH
Who requires the medical eval questions?
OSHA