Which of the following items is listed as PPE for LSW?

• A. Safety Glasses
• B. Boots
• C. Painters Hat
• D. Gloves

Answer: (C)

In lead-safe work, protecting against exposure includes preventing contamination from lead dust that can cling to hair and scalp. A painter’s hat serves as a head covering to keep hair contained and reduce the chance that lead dust will be carried away on the head or shed into the work area. This helps limit secondary exposure and keeps other PPE elements (like respirators and eye protection) from becoming contaminated.

Safety glasses protect the eyes, gloves protect the hands, and boots protect the feet, which are all important PPE for preventing skin, eye, and foot exposure. The painter’s hat is the item that specifically addresses contamination control of the head and hair, which is why it’s listed as PPE for lead-safe work.