Respirator Training Quiz

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Why would one wear a respirator? *

To protect one’s lungs from damaging chemicals or particulates.

To comply with federal work regulations.

To keep chemicals away from the mouth.

2. Name three classes of respiratory hazards. *

Oxygen-enriched atmosphere, cyanide and ammonia.

Oxygen deficiency, toxic contaminants and biological agents

Toxic contaminants, gas vapors and wood fibers

3. What determines which type of respirator should be used? *

What the employer can afford.

What feels best on the employee.

The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of the contaminant to be protected against.

4. How is a positive pressure fit check done? *

Cover the exhalation valve and inhale.

Cover your nose and sneeze.

Cover the exhalation valve and blow gently, pressurizing the facepiece.

5. How is a negative pressure fit check done? *

Cover the inhalation valves (filters) and breathe in, creating a vacuum.

Cover the inhalation valves and exhale.

Tighten your straps then pull the mask away from your face.

6. When should a respirator user do a fit check? *

Before the annual fit test.

Each time the employee puts on the respirator.

Both of the above.

7. How should a respirator be stored? *

Put it away clean and dry in a sealed bag away from temperature extremes.

Leave it in the contaminated area.

Toss it in the back of the work truck or locker.

8. Why do we have respirator training? *

OSHA requires that training be provided to workers whose jobs require them to use and maintain respirators.

EPA recommends it to counter air pollution.

DEA suggests it to avoid accidentally inhaling cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine.

9. Which type of respirator should be used in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere? *

Full face

N95

SCBA

10. Which passes or fails the fit test? *

The respirator user.

The respirator itself.

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