Quiz PPE For All

PPE is the acronym for Personal Property Equity.   True or False

The minimum protective clothing recommended when handling dilute (mixed) pesticides includes a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, underwear, chemically resistant gloves, socks, and shoes (boots).      True or False

When handling concentrates, particularly pesticides with DANGER or WARNING labels, a face shield, goggles, or respirator (full face and eye protection), chemical resistant apron, and chemical resistant boots are necessary.     True or False

Cotton coveralls over regular work clothing are helpful protection when applying and/or handling pesticides. Sleeves should reach the wrist and the pant legs should reach the ankle. Coveralls should be closed (e.g. buttoned or zipped) in the front.         True or False

Required PPE that must be worn during each stage of handling and using the pesticide (mixing, loading, applying, repairing, clean-up, disposal) unless it is under five ounces.    True or False

If coveralls are not worn, long-sleeved shirts and long pants made of a closely woven fabric are a must when handling pesticides.     True or False

If a shirt is worn outside the pants, it should reach below the top of the pants.        True or False

Hands should always be protected when working with pesticides unless the product has a caution label.      True or False

The label may require a specific kind of glove to be worn. Gloves should not be lined with a fabric. The lining is hard to clean.        True or False

Gloves with a “wristband” should never be worn. Gloves can get contaminated on the inside, and the moist warm conditions there may foster pesticide absorption into the skin.       True or False

A wide-brimmed, waterproof hats will protect neck, eyes, mouth, and face. It should not have a cloth or leather sweatband, or other porous materials that may absorb pesticides; these sweatbands are hard to clean if chemicals get on them.         True or False

Wear Goggles or a face shield when there is any chance of getting pesticides in the eyes, or anytime the label requires their use.       True or False

Pesticides can be inhaled either as mists, dusts, or vapors.          True or False

Chemical cartridge respirators are usually designed as a half-face mask which cover the nose and mouth but not the eyes; therefore, eye protection is required when using them.       True or False

A respirator or mask should be fitted properly to the face. Long sideburns, beard, or glasses may prevent a good seal.        True or False

Exhalation Test: Place the palm of the hand or thumb over the exhalation valve guard and press lightly.        True or False

IDLH: Is the acronym for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.         True or False

When respirators are not being used they should be stored in your glove compartment.       True or False

There are two types of respirator fit testing, Qualitative Fit Testing and Quantitative Fit Testing.       True or False

The type of protective clothing and equipment needed depends on the job being done and the type of chemical being used.        True or False