Quiz For Industrial Safety Eyewear

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency operating under the auspices of

The mission of OSHA is to

Every day an estimated ______________ eye injuries occur in the American Workplace

Eye injuries can be caused by
1 flying objects
2 contact with chemicals
3 not wearing appropriate eye protection
4 objects swinging from a fixed or attached position

Eye injuries can be prevented by
1. wearing effective eye protection
2. better training and education
3. proper maintenance

Information on eye safety is available by contacting
1. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
2. OSHA
3. The National Society to Prevent Blindness
4. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

It is estimated that _____________percent of eye injuries can be prevented through the use of proper protective eyewear.

When verifying that a required workplace hazard assessment has been performed, a written certification identifies:

Chipping, grinding, machining, masonry work, wood working, sawing, drilling, chiseling present potential_______________hazards.

Furnace operations, pouring, casting, and welding present potential_________________hazards.

Welding, torch-cutting, brazing, soldering, and laser work present potential________________hazards.

The majority of impact injuries result from:

________________are secondary protectors intended to shield the eyes from a variety of impact hazards.

_____________are primary protective devices intended to fit the face to protect against impact hazards.

To adequately protect workers’ eyes form impact hazards safety spectacles should always:

_____________________may utilize removable side shields and may be plastic or wire screen

___________________surround the eyes and form a protective seal around the eyes preventing objects from entering from the side our underneath.

___________________may be worn over corrective spectacles without disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles.

________________________________resists direct passage of large particles into the goggle. Prevents fogging by allowing air circulation.

_______________________________prevents fogging by allowing air circulation while it protects against liquid or chemical splash entry.

___________________________________provide eye protection for performing tasks involving intense light. Are available with removable lenses and may incorporate prescription lenses

When worn alone _________________________do not protect employees from impact hazards

__________________feature both removable and lift front designs and protect against light impact.

_____________________may include a plastic or glass insert and protect against some moderate impact.

________________________are primary protectors intended to shield the eyes from a variety of heat hazards.

1. spectacles
2. goggles
3. face shields
4. hand held shield

______________________are secondary protectors intended to protect the entire face, in addition to the eyes, from certain heat hazards.

________________are primary protectors intended to shield the eyes against liquid or chemical splash, irritating mists, vapors and fumes

_________________are secondary protectors intended to protect the entire face against exposure to chemical hazards.

__________________are primary protective devices intended to protect the eyes against a variety of airborne particles and harmful dust.

Wearing eye protection with the correct filter shade number protects workers’ eyes from:

The intensity of visible light and radiant energy produced by welding operations varies with:

________________are secondary protectors intended to shield the eyes and face from optical radiation, heat and impact.

________________may include easily removable filter and cover plates which are available in many filter shades.

_______________includes an adjustable feature which allows the user to lift the window and may include easily removable filter and cover plates

________________use filter lenses to protect the eyes from optical radiation and include and adjustable strap. They do not provide face protection.

The selection of laser protection should depend upon:

1. the lasers in use
2. the operating conditions
3. maximum power intensity

When training employees who are required to use PPE in the workplace each employee shall be trained to know at least the following:

Circumstances where retraining in the use of PPE is required when:

1. changes to the workplace render previous training obsolete
2. changes in the types of PPE to be used render previous training obsolete
3. inadequacies in an affected employee’s knowledge or use of assigned PPE
4. significant changes in the wholesale cost

Eye and face protection must comply with the standards established by:

The scope and purpose of the ANSI Z-87.1 1989 is:

According to the ANSI Z-87.1 1989 standards the lens thickness of lenses made to individual prescriptions:

According to the ANSI Z-87.1 1989 standards each lens shall be distinctly marked in permanent and legible manner with:

1. the applicable shade designation
2. the manufacturer’s monogram
3. the letter “S” for special purpose lenses
4. the letter “V” for photochromic lenses

According to the ANSI Z-87.1 1989 standards:

1. each frame shall bear the manufacturer’s trademark
2. each frame shall be marked “Z87” to indicate compliance with the standard
3. each frame front shall be marked with the “A” dimension and the DBL
4. each frame shall be marked with the designer initials

Employees who wear prescription lenses or contacts:

1. are exempt from any further PPE requirements
2. must also wear required eye protection
3. may wear safety goggles that incorporate Rx lenses
4. may wear eye and face protection that fits over glasses

According to the ANSI Z-87.1 1989 standards prescription lenses must be tested using one of the two following
1. the drop ball test
2. the penetration test
3. the high mass impact test
4. the high velocity impact test