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Check your knowledge with a PPE training quiz

Do you think you've got more PPE training knowledge than most? Try our free quiz

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Deploy a PPE training quiz to your team

Providing your team with PPE (personal protective equipment) is just one part of protecting them from potential workplace hazards. But making sure that your workers know how to use and wear PPE safely is critical for keeping them safe on the job. In some cases, it may be necessary to provide your team with specific PPE depending on the hazards present in your workplace. For example, if you work in a laboratory and are exposed to biological materials, you will need to wear gloves, a lab coat, and goggles. It’s important that your workers are aware of the types of PPE that are required in their workplace and know how to properly put on and take off PPE. It’s also important to make sure that they understand the hazards associated with not wearing PPE when it’s required. That’s why we’ve put together this quiz on PPE safety. Employees can take this quiz on their preferred device, at their convenience, to make sure that they are up-to-date on the latest PPE safety regulations.

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Why take a PPE training quiz

Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is some of the most important safety gear an employee can wear in any industry. From hazardous materials handling to health care to construction, PPE can help prevent injuries and potential illnesses. However, to be effective, PPE must be used and worn correctly. This quiz will help identify any gaps in your team's understanding of PPE and its use, so that you can close these knowledge gaps and ensure that your team is using PPE safely and effectively. With regular PPE training reinforcement in place, your team can stay safe while performing their duties. not only is this essential for their safety, but it's also important to ensure that your organization is compliant with government regulations. With PPE quiz and training reinforcement in place, your team will be more confident in their ability to protect themselves while working. Plus, you'll also get access to your team's results so you can understand individual workers' knowledge gaps, as well as overall performance once the quiz is complete. For teams that require more regular refresher training, you'll also have the option to deliver the PPE quiz to your teams in bite-sized chunks, at regular intervals. This allows your team to reinforce their knowledge at their own pace, making them more likely to recall their PPE training sooner than if they were to have completed a one-off training program.

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Example questions from our PPE training quiz

Question 1

Protective hats are used as a safeguard against impact blows and must be able to withstand penetration, absorb the shock of a blow or even electric shock.

Question 3

Torso Protection includes safety vests and suits and should be used for tasks that can cause body injuries

Question 2

Arm and hand protection must be used to minimize, not eliminate the potential for injury.

Question 4

Audiometric testing program monitors an employee’s hearing over time and should be available at no cost.