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MINTRA CET includes short topic-based sets such as incident investigation, accommodation safety, anchoring operations and firefighting. Study an individual module, then review your mistakes in your account.

“MINTRA CET — Personal Protective Equipment” contains 8 questions across 1 collection.

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Which of the following factors should be considered when assessing the suitability of PPE?

Multiple correct answers

  • Length of time that PPE must be worn.✓ Correct answer
  • Hazards of the job.✓ Correct answer
  • Health of individual employees.✓ Correct answer
  • Shift changes.
  • Number of personnel.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be defined as “all ____ which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which ____ them against one or more ____ to their health or safety, and any additional or accessory designed to meet that objective”.

One correct answer

  • … equipment … protects … risks.✓ Correct answer
  • … places … presents … PPE.
If more than one item of PPE is being worn, the different items of PPE must be compatible with each other; in such cases, when selecting PPE, it should be ensured that all items, when used together, would adequately control the risks against which they are provided to protect.

One correct answer

  • True.✓ Correct answer
  • False.
Effective protection is only achieved by suitable PPE which is correctly fitted and maintained, and used properly.

One correct answer

  • True.✓ Correct answer
  • False.
“Core” PPE includes which of the following items?

Multiple correct answers

  • Hard hat.✓ Correct answer
  • Fire-resistant coveralls.✓ Correct answer
  • Safety harness.
  • Eye protection.✓ Correct answer
  • Self-contained Breathing Apparatus.
  • Safety footwear.✓ Correct answer
  • Gloves.✓ Correct answer
  • Hearing protection.✓ Correct answer

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