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Personal Protective Equipment for Chemical Handling Quiz

15 Questions•

Assess your knowledge of proper PPE selection, use, and maintenance for chemical handling. Learn about different types of protective equipment and when to use them.

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Step 1: What is the first step in selecting appropriate PPE for chemical handling?

Choose the most expensive equipment

Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the chemical

Ask a coworker what they use

Use whatever is available

Step 2: What type of gloves provide the best protection against organic solvents?

Latex gloves

Nitrile gloves

Cotton gloves

Leather gloves

Step 3: When should you wear a chemical-resistant apron?

Only when working with acids

When there is a risk of chemical splashes or spills

Only in the laboratory

When working with any chemical

Step 4: What type of eye protection is required for chemical handling?

Regular prescription glasses

Safety glasses with side shields

Contact lenses with safety glasses

Any type of glasses

Step 5: When should you wear a full-face shield?

Always when working with chemicals

When there is a high risk of chemical splashes to the face

Only when working with acids

Only in emergency situations

Step 6: You should inspect PPE before each use for damage or wear.

True

False

Step 7: What should you do with damaged or contaminated PPE?

Continue using it until it breaks

Clean it and reuse

Replace it immediately

Repair it yourself

Step 8: What type of respiratory protection is needed for volatile chemicals?

No respiratory protection needed

Dust mask

Chemical cartridge respirator or supplied air

Surgical mask

Step 9: How should you remove contaminated PPE?

Remove it quickly to avoid contamination

Remove it carefully to avoid spreading contamination

Leave it on until you can wash it

Ask someone else to remove it

Step 10: What should you do after removing contaminated PPE?

Wash your hands thoroughly

Continue working

Put on new PPE immediately

Dispose of the contaminated PPE in regular trash

How should chemical containers be labeled?

With any label

With proper chemical name and hazard information

With color coding only

With manufacturer name only

Chemicals can be stored together regardless of compatibility.

What should be done if chemicals are spilled?

Ignore it

Follow proper spill response procedures

Clean it up with paper towels

Cover it up

How should chemical containers be labeled?

With any label

With proper chemical name and hazard information

With color coding only

With manufacturer name only