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Personal Protection – Safety Glasses Quiz

1. OSHA requires workers to wear safety glasses whenever there is a risk of
flying particles or dust.
impact hazards.
light radiation.
all of the above.
2. Safety glasses have _______ lenses that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
self-cleaning
impact-resistant
single-use
multi-functional
3. Safety glasses only provide adequate protection if they are worn correctly. Poor fit is a common reason workers avoid wearing their safety glasses.
True
False
4. Inspect the lenses of your safety glasses ________ and replace damaged or heavily scratched safety glasses immediately.
every month
when reminded
daily
at the start of each project
5. Which statement about safety glasses is correct?
Regular prescription eyeglasses typically provide the same protection as ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses.
Safety glasses only protect if they fit snugly and are worn the entire time hazards are present.
For short tasks that take less than a minute, safety glasses are usually optional.
Safety glasses should be worn only for tasks that look dangerous.
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