Which item is cited as personal protective equipment for the investigation area?

• A. Hard hat, fall protection, safety glasses
• B. Notebook
• C. Tape measure
• D. GPS

Answer: (A)

Personal protective equipment is what workers wear or use to shield themselves from hazards in the field. In an investigation area, head protection like a hard hat guards against impact and falling objects, fall protection reduces the risk of severe injury from slips or working at height, and safety glasses protect the eyes from debris or splashes. Together, these items directly reduce exposure to physical hazards and meet the purpose of PPE. A notebook, tape measure, and GPS are valuable tools for documenting data, taking measurements, and locating positions, but they do not protect the worker from hazards, so they aren’t PPE. That’s why the combination of hard hat, fall protection, and safety glasses is the correct choice.