Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Practice Exam

What should be included when providing instruction for using PPE?

1. How to modify PPE for personal comfort

2. When to report failures in PPE

3. How to properly don and doff PPE

4. The cost of PPE

The correct answer is: How to properly don and doff PPE

Including instruction on how to properly don and doff personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the equipment being used. Proper donning refers to the correct method of putting on the PPE, which is crucial to ensure that it fits appropriately and provides the necessary protection against hazards. Conversely, proper doffing refers to removing the PPE correctly to prevent contamination and exposure to hazardous materials. Instruction on these procedures contributes to minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries, as improper use of PPE can lead to serious safety issues. Therefore, teaching individuals the correct steps for donning and doffing not only promotes personal safety but also enhances overall workplace safety culture. In contrast, modifying PPE for comfort may compromise its protective qualities, while understanding when to report failures is certainly important, it does not directly address the immediate use of PPE. The cost of PPE, while relevant in budgeting and procurement discussions, is not part of the practical instruction on safe usage and handling of the equipment. These other aspects, although important in their own right, do not take precedence over the fundamental necessity of learning how to effectively put on and take off PPE.