Employees are responsible for which of the following?

• A. Performing a hazard assessment of the workplace
• B. Replacing worn or damaged PPE
• C. Properly and consistently wearing the appropriate PPE
• D. Reviewing the effectiveness of the PPE program periodically

Answer: (C)

The main concept is that employees must properly and consistently wear the appropriate PPE. PPE only provides protection when used as intended, so the safety outcome hinges on this daily behavior: selecting the right gear for the task, ensuring a proper fit, putting it on before hazards are present, and keeping it clean and in good repair. If PPE isn’t worn correctly or at all, the protective purpose is lost and the worker remains exposed to welding hazards like sparks, heat, and fumes. While the employer handles hazard assessments, PPE provision, and periodic program reviews, the employee’s primary day-to-day responsibility is to wear the PPE correctly every time. Reporting damaged PPE is important for maintaining safety, but the act of correctly using the equipment is the key protective action.