Head Protection
What is the OSHA standard number for head protection?
1926.100
What is the OSHA standard for eye and face protection in construction?
1926.102
1926.102(a)(1)
The OSHA noise exposure limit is ___ dBA over 8 hours.
90 dBA
1926.52(a)
What is the OSHA standard for hand protection?
1926.95(a); 1910.138(b)
In the hierarchy of hazard control, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in what position
At the bottom, making it the last line of defense.
This class of hard hat provides electrical protection up to 20,000 volts.
Class E
1926.100; ANSI Z89.1
Safety glasses must comply with this ANSI standard.
ANSI Z87.1
1926.102(a)(2)
Hearing protection is required when noise levels exceed this action level.
85 dBA
1926.52(d)(1); 1910.95(c)
Gloves must be selected based on these job-specific hazards.
Cuts, abrasions, chemical exposure, and temperature
1910.138(b)
Footwear must comply with this ASTM standard.
ASTM F2413
1926.96; referenced in CPLs
Hard hats must be inspected for damage at this frequency.
Before each use
1926.100(b)(1)
When grinding metal, this PPE must be worn.
Face shield with safety glasses
1926.102(a)(1)
This form of hearing protection is inserted into the ear canal.
Earplugs
1926.101(b)
These gloves protect against electrical hazards.
Rubber insulating gloves
1910.137; 1926.97
This type of footwear is required when working around falling or rolling objects.
Steel/composite toe boots
1926.96
Hard hats should not be worn backwards unless this condition is met.
Manufacturer approval and documented job-specific need
1926.100; ANSI Z89.1
These types of lenses are prohibited in safety eyewear.
Corrective lenses not approved for impact.
1926.102(a)(3)
This must be implemented when employees are exposed to noise above 85 dBA.
Hearing Conservation Program
1910.95(c)
employers must not allow gloves to become this.
Contaminated with hazardous materials
1926.95(a)
What is the hierarchy of controls that must be considered before selecting personal protective equipment (PPE)?
The five levels of the hierarchy are: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hard hats must meet the performance requirements of this ANSI standard.
ANSI Z89.1
1926.100(b)(1)(i)
Employers must provide eye protection when workers are exposed to these types of hazards.
Flying particles, molten metal, chemicals, or harmful light radiation.
1926.102(a)(1)
OSHA requires this type of training annually for employees in a hearing conservation program.
Hearing protection training
1910.95(k)
Gloves are not a substitute for this in sharp object handling.
Proper tool use and control
1926.21(b)(2) (Training requirement)
Footwear that resists penetration by sharp objects must have this feature.
Puncture-resistant sole
1926.96; ASTM F2413