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HAZWOPER: Respiratory Protection – SS1040F (24 min.)

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1

Disposable masks are designed to protect against which of the following?:

Gases
Vapors
Dust
All of the above

2

Assessment of comfort when checking a respirator should include:

Positioning of the mask on the wearer’s nose, face and cheeks
Checking the room for talking and eye protection
Checking strap tension and placement on the chin
All of the above

3

To ensure a proper seal between the respirator and the face when wearing corrective glasses, the best solution is to wear?

Glasses with short temple bars
Glasses without temple bars
Corrected lenses mounted inside the full face piece
Contact lenses

4

Everybody is fit to wear respiratory protection

True
False

5

Which of the following does not constitute a respiratory hazard?

Hydrogen deficiency
Painting mists
Fumes from high heat operations
Gases from chemical processes

6

All chemicals act quickly so you know about any exposure to chemicals immediately.

True
False

7

Select the best answer relating to air supplied respirators.

Air supplied respirators provide the best protection against respiratory hazards
Air supplied respirators can come with air lines
Most of the self-contained breathing apparatus provide air for about 15-20 minutes
All of the above

8

It is acceptable to wear a dust mask as protection against spray paint.

True
False

9

A respirator test, which involves covering the cartridge opening and inhaling for five to ten seconds to feel the mask pull tightly against the face, is called negative air test.

True
False

10

Only your lungs can be damaged when breathing toxic chemicals

True
False

11

The primary purpose of fit testing is to identify a specific model, make and size of respirator best suited for each person.

True
False

12

Which of the following statements about breathing are inaccurate?

The diaphragm contracts to bring air to the lungs
Oxygen migrates into the bloodstream from tiny air sacs within the lungs
The respiratory system has natural defenses which protect the body from dangerous chemicals
Breathing is not a conscious function

13

It is recommended to have an emergency pack of air when wearing an air supplied respirator.

True
False

14

Your fitness to wear respiratory protection is determined by:

A Supervisor
A person who administers respirators fit testing
A physician
You

15

All respirators, even the throw away paper masks, must be fit tested.

True
False

16

It is permissible to modify a respirator to make it fit better

True
False

17

Select the following incorrect statement relating to respirators:

Clean respirators before and after each use
You must wear contact lenses instead of glasses when wearing any type of respirator
Follow supplier instructions when cleaning respirators
Persons with beards cannot wear respiratory protection

18

Select the following incorrect statement: Half-mask respirators

Are designed to cover nose, mouth and chin
Include replaceable cartridges
Provide protection in case of oxygen deficiency
Basically provide protection from dust, mists and vapors

19

When wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus, an alarm will sound on the tank telling you the air supply is low.

True
False

20

You may not be able to wear a respirator if you:

Have unusual facial features
Have one or more missing dentures
Have significant facial scarring
All of the above