Eye & Face PPE

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 4, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

Eye & Face PPE: a 100-question practice bank for the real OSHA Safety & Health standard, 5 full papers of 20 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 29 CFR (91%) and OSHA Letter of Interpretation (9%) of this exam's citations.

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5

full papers, no repeats

20

questions per paper

100

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Defective and Damaged Equipment10%
Eye and Face Protection General Requirements15%
General PPE Requirements15%
Hazard Assessment and Equipment Selection20%
Employer Payment for PPE10%
Eye and Face Protection Selection Criteria15%
PPE Training Requirements15%

5 real sample questions

PPE provided to employees must be:

A. Selected at random from whatever is in the supply closet

B. Properly fitted to the employee and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition

C. Shared among all employees on a single shift without individual fitting

D. Optional to wear once initially issued

Source: 29 CFR 1910.132(a)

Under the general PPE standard, when must an employer provide personal protective equipment?

A. Only when an employee specifically requests it in writing

B. Whenever hazards capable of causing injury or illness are present or likely to be present, requiring the use of PPE to reduce the hazard

C. Only after a recordable injury has already occurred

D. Only for employees who have worked at the facility for more than one year

Source: 29 CFR 1910.132(a)

Before PPE is required, the standard contemplates that the employer will first attempt to address hazards through:

A. Feasible engineering and work-practice controls, using PPE in conjunction with or when those controls are not sufficient

B. Ignoring the hazard until an OSHA inspection occurs

C. Reassigning the hazard to a different employee permanently

D. Purchasing the most expensive PPE available regardless of hazard type

Source: 29 CFR 1910.132(a)

Before requiring PPE, an employer must do what regarding the workplace?

A. Assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or likely to be present, that necessitate the use of PPE

B. Wait for the employee to identify hazards on their own

C. Consult only the equipment manufacturer's marketing materials

D. Assess only areas where a fatality has previously occurred

Source: 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)

The employer must verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through:

A. A verbal statement made at a staff meeting with no record kept

B. A written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying the evaluation, and the date(s) of the assessment

C. A handshake agreement with the safety committee chair

D. An entry in the employee break room logbook

Source: 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)

Real-world data for this exam

Eye and Face Protection (Construction)2023-01-01–2026-07-308,836 citations Personal Protective Equipment: General Requirements2023-01-01–2026-07-307,766 citations

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Eye & Face PPE practice test?

100 questions total, split into 5 full papers of 20 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Eye & Face PPE test cover?

7 domains, with the heaviest weight on Hazard Assessment and Equipment Selection (20%), Eye and Face Protection General Requirements (15%), and General PPE Requirements (15%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Eye & Face PPE questions come from?

Primarily 29 CFR (91%) and OSHA Letter of Interpretation (9%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for Eye & Face PPE?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.