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HS&E PFW practice question: Extraction and RPE (4 of 5)

E. Specialist: HVACR – pipefitting and welding A free question from our original HS&E PFW practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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A welder uses a powered respirator.

When should it be inspected?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only when it stops working
  2. B. Never, as it is a sealed unit
  3. C. Before each use
  4. D. Once a year at the annual service
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Inspect it before each use.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Inspect it before each use.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says you must thoroughly inspect RPE before each use, and keep records for reusable RPE.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Inspect it before each use.

Explanation

Check RPE before each use, and record examinations of reusable RPE.

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