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CSP 06 PPE Respiratory Protection Study Questions

1. What should be used prior to implementing a PPE program?

A. Administrative controls
B. Substitution
C. Engineering controls
D. All of the above

2. Are contact lenses allowed to be worn in a chemical plant?

A. There are no regulations prohibiting contact lenses.

B. Contact lenses are prohibited by OSHA regulations in chemical plants.
C. Contact lenses are allowed in special circumstances.
D. Yes

3. Jet engines can produce noise levels above 140 dBA. What type of hearing protection is
needed to protect against these exposures?

A. No hearing protection
B. Ear plugs
C. Ear muffs
D. Ear plugs and ear muffs

4. What is the maximum distance a person should be allowed to free fall when using a fall
arrest system?

A. 3 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 9 feet
D. 12 feet

5. What type of respirator should not be used to protect against welding fumes?

A. Filtering face mask P95

B. Half face APR with organic vapor cartridges
C. PAPR with HEPA filters
D. SCBA

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6. What is the minimum level of oxygen required to safely wear an air-purifying respirator?

A. 16.0%
B. 19.5%
C. 20.9%
D. 22.5%

7. What type of breathing air is allowed in supplied-air systems?

A. Grade A
B. Grade B
C. Grade C
D. Grade D

8. An SCBA should be operated in what pressure mode to minimize contamination?

A. Positive-pressure, pressure-demand
B. Negative-pressure, pressure-demand
C. Continuous flow
D. Timed cycle mode

9. What is the maximum concentration a half-face respirator can be used in a contaminated

environment when the contaminant PEL is 10 ppm?

A. 50 ppm
B. 100 ppm
C. 500 ppm
D. 1000 ppm

10. What is IDLH?

A. Imminently Dangerous to Life and Health

B. Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
C. Instantly Disappointing to Life and Health
D. Immediately Dangerous to Land and Home

11. The coefficient of static friction between the tile floor of a restaurant kitchen and an
employee’s rubber soled shoes is 0.88. What is the maximum horizontal force that can
be applies to a 150 lb employee without causing the employee to slip?

A. 18 lbs
B. 88 lbs
C. 132 lbs
D. 150 lbs

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