Question

ppe should be worn to protect health and safety in the workplace. common ppe include: safety glasses safety shoes protective clothing safety gloves ear plugs hard hat disposable mask note: complete safety can never be guaranteed when wearing ppe. the quality of the ppe is important; the user should be able to trust it to perform, according to its intended purpose. good ppe has a quality approval. the minimum requirements for ppe are: it must offer the protection that is expected by the user. must be comfortable, so that it doesnt hinder the body when used in normal circumstances. documentation showing its correct use must be clear. 5 assess these statements regarding ppe: ppe should be worn at all times in a workshop. ppe is recommended, but not needed as long as you know what youre doing. ppe is designed to reduce exposure to health risks.

Explanation:

1. PPE should be worn when relevant tasks are being done in a workshop, not at all times. So the statement "PPE should be worn at all times in a workshop" is false.
2. PPE is essential for protection regardless of one's knowledge - it reduces health risks. So the statement "PPE is recommended, but not needed as long as you know what you're doing" is false.
3. The main purpose of PPE is to reduce exposure to health risks in the workplace. So the statement "PPE is designed to reduce exposure to health risks" is true.

Answer:

PPE should be worn at all times in a workshop: False
PPE is recommended, but not needed as long as you know what you're doing: False
PPE is designed to reduce exposure to health risks: True