Construction
Leadership
Industrial
Hygiene
Hygiene
Hazard Abatement
OSHA
Fire Protection
Misc. 1
Misc. 2
Misc. 3
Misc. 4
100
11. Which of the following does NOT define a confined space?
Has an access point that locks, is large enough to enter, has a limited means of entering, is not designated for continuous occupancy.
Has an access point that locks
100
63. What can be defined as the act of motivating and directing people toward a common goal?
Leadership
100
39. Which factor contributes most to poor indoor air quality in office environments?
Noise, Poor Ventilation, Improper Housekeeping, Odors
Poor Ventilation
100
21. What is a common root cause for injuries caused by manual hand tools?
Improper maintenance, inspection, etc.
100
14. According to OSHA, how soon after a fatal workplace accident soccurs must it be reported?
Within 8 hours.
100
17. Ordinary combustibles, such as paper and wood, are classified as that class of fuel?
Class A
100
89. Bias can be defined as what?
An unconscious preference that impacts objective decision-making
100
71. Which of the following hazards is NOT commonly associated with poor housekeeping?
Rodents, Fire, Electrocution, Trips
Electrocution
100
72. In the general industry standards, what is the height above which fall protection measures are required?
4 Feet
100
38. Identify the term for a visual evaluation of safety equipment prior to use.
Inspection
200
83. According to OSHA, which of the following is NOT considered a confined space requirement?
A space's ambient atmosphere shall always be teste for oxygen content levels prior to entry
A determination shall be made whether the space requires a permit prior to entry
Attendants are unnecessary if the entry is larger than a single person
None of these
Attendants are unnecessary if the entry is larger than a single person
200
2. What is the practice or aspect of including individuals with different backgrounds and experiences?
Diversity
200
26. Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with occupational noise?
Inability to hear warning signals
Ear infection from improperly maintained hearing protection
Hearing loss
Stress
Ear infection from improperly maintained hearing protection
200
15. Which of the following would NOT be considered an engineering control?
HEPA Filters, Ventilation Dampers, Warning Signs, Fire Sprinklers
Warning Signs
200
13. In the field of ergonomics, what does the acronym MSD stand for?
Musculoskeletal Disorder
200
23. Class A-B-C-D-K applies to what type of devices?
Fire extinguishers.
200
78. Which of the following would NOT be a risk factor to consider when using a mobile crane?
Lack of natural light in work area
Overloading of the boom
Improper rigging
Presence of overhead electrical lines
Lack of natural light in work area
200
65. What glove material is used to protect the hands and arms during brazing and welding?
Leather
200
32. Elevated temperature and humidity reduce the body's ability to cool itself and can result in what?
Heat illness
200
97. Identify the program that is designed to reduce both the risk of fires from starting and also the spread of fires once they begin.
Fire Safety Plan
300
9. What is an interlock?
A device that inhibits machine start up.
300
49. What is the term for a person's strong adherence to their principles?
Integrity
300
30. What health effects are typically realized soon after exposure, disappear within a short period of time, and do not have long-lasting implications?
Acute health effects
300
41. The STS can best identify potential workplace hazards by conducting what?
Conducting routine worksite inspections.
300
92. Which of the following is most effective in reducing hazardous noise levels?
Limiting unprotected time in hazardous noise areas to no more than two hours a day
Isolating noise-generating equipment away from workers
Using a system that diverts background noise
Working in open environments to reduce echoing and reverberation
Isolating noise-generating equipment away from workers
300
68. Which class of fire extinguisher should be used to put out a fire inside of a 480V transformer?
Class C
300
84. What is the recommended frequency for conducting evacuation drills?
Annually
300
66. Pinch point hazards are common for which of the following?
Table Saws, Chains, Pulleys, Scaffolds
Pulleys
300
52. What is the purpose of wearing bright colors near heavy equipment?
Increased visibility
300
18. According to OSHA, the use of _______ must be employed whenever a worker is performing tasks at least six (6) feet above a lower level.
Fall protection equipment
400
88. What is the proper term for the program that is implemented to control hazardous energy in a system during maintenance or repair operations?
LOTO
400
6. An employee who was pressured by a supervisor to increase production output suffers a hand injury on the mechanical press they were using. A possible root cause could be:
Worker Distraction, Faulty Interlock, Poor Maintenance Program, Improper PPE.
Worker Distraction
400
29. Which of the following is NOT a method used to control chronic exposure to a chemical?
Limit the amount of time a worker is exposed
Substitute a less hazardous substance
Install warning signs in the work area
Install local exhaust venitlation
Install warning signs in the work area
400
80. When should a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) be updated?
Periodically or after an injury/incident
400
5. According to OSHA, who is a competent person?
Someone authorized by an employer to correct and eliminate hazards.
400
62. Which of the following is NOT a required component of an employer's EAP?
Methods of reporting an emergency
Designated locations for the written plan
Evacuation procedures
Accounting for employees after an evacuation
Designated locations for the written plan
400
100. How can an employer reduce the risk of employee motor vehicle accidents?
Installing global positioning devices
Requiring defensive driving training
Requiring eye exams for all employees who drive for work
Instituting a policy prohibiting passengers in company vehicles
Requiring defensive driver training
400
59. What is the safest method to move a compressed gas cylinder?
Using a cylinder cart
400
37. What action should be taken when a safety non-conformance issue is identified?
Work should stop immediately to correct the hazard.
400
35. Which of the following is not considered acceptable fall protection?
Fall arrest system, Roof and silo plugs, Guardrails, Safety Nets
Roof and Silo Plugs
500
1. What excavation hazard control system involves the use of wales, sheeting, and struts?
Shoring
500
70. Principles are ________ applicable beliefs
Conditionally, Universally, Subjectively, Preferentially
Universally
500
10. White finger syndrome results from excessive exposure to which condition?
Vibrating tools
500
20. What heavy equipment safety device reduces the risk of striking nearby workers?
Backup Alarms
500
67. A Safety professional who believes that employees are always at fault for an injury before the fact-collecting phase of an investigation has succumbed to what?
Bias
500
85. What set of colors are used on the NFPA 704 diamond?
Blue, Red, Yellow, White
500
77. What is the primary hazard associated with industrial lift vehicles?
Falling/Overturning
500
60. Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with elevated work platforms?
Electrocution, Falls, Caught-between Incidents, UV Radiation from Welding
UV Radiation from Welding
500
42. What is the term used for two chemicals that, if mixed, can result in a violent reaction, toxic gas production, or explosion?
Incompatible
500
58. Which of the following systems presents a high-pressure hazard?
Boiler, Water Line, Flammable Chemical Storage Cabinet, Utility Vault
Boiler
600
3. What must be considered for excavations that are deeper than five (5) feet?
Cave-ins
600
25. Always wearing required PPE; adhering to safety procedures; and equally enforcing safety policies to management, employees, and visitors is an example of what?
Leadership
600
54. What method of sampling will an industrial hygienist use to identify potential inhalation hazards?
Air sampling
600
43. What is the process used to proactively identify potential hazards associated with a job and correcting them?
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
600
93. OSHA believes that a critical component of a health and safety program is what?
Effective training
600
31. In fire codes, what term describes the intended usage of a building?
Occupancy
600
86. What is the third and final step (after safety and isolation) that should be followed after a HAZMAT spill is detected?
Notification
600
19. To help reduce carbon monoxide accumulation in poorly ventilated warehouses, what system should internal combustion powered industrial trucks use?
Catalytic converters
600
53. How often must insulated electrical gloves be tested?
Twice each year
600
99. A machine shop worker using a band saw while not wearing the required eye protection suffered a catastrophic eye injury from flying debris which resulted in the loss of that eye. The accident was reported to OSHA approximately 36 hours after the incident occurred. According to OSHA the company violated what rule?
They are in violation of the allowable 24-hour reporting time frame for this incident type.
700
82. Which of the following hazards are most commonly associated with heavy equipment at work sites?
Dropped load, Vibration, Falling, Struck-by
Struck-by
700
81. Which of the following is NOT a component of the BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) Code of Ethics?
Immediately issuing public statements to alleviate public concern
Accepting assignments only when qualified with the appropriate education and experience for the task at hand
Being responsible, honest, fair, and impartial
None of these
Immediately issuing public statements to alleviate public concern
700
75. For which of the following chemicals would be butyl-rubber gloves NOT be necessary?
Hydrofluoric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Liquid Iodine, Formic Acid
Liquid Iodine
700
56. What NIOSH hazard control hierarchy measure is the most effective at reducing risk?
Elimination
700
12. What is the name of the system developed by the United Nations that specifies the requirements for hazardous materials labeling?
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
700
48. What are an employer's responsibilities as they relate to fire protection systems?
Inspect, maintain and repair
700
91. How does an employer ensure that employees are aware of the components of a fire safety plan, including the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation routes?
Training and drills
700
96. Beverly is employed at a processing plant with poor machine guarding throughout. She often works near belts and pulleys, never tucks in her shirt, and always wears a long and dangling necklace. Which type of accident would Beverly be most at risk for?
Caught-between
700
24. What is the most frequent cause of crane failure?
Overloading
700
7. Which of the following is true of positioning device systems?
These systems are required by OSHA to support up to 100 pounds
These systems are usually attached to lanyards or lifelines
Body harnesses or body belts are not part of this system
None of these
These systems are usually attached to lanyards or lifelines
800
8. Which of the following reduces the chances of a circuit acting as an ignition source?
Installing insulators around transformer boxes
Using LOTO devices
Installing components subject to excessive resistance heating in climate-controlled areas
Using short to medium length wiring
Using short to medium length wiring
800
79. What is the term for an organization's guiding set of principles that outlines the expected behavior for employees?
Code of Ethics
800
40. The coefficient of friction of a floor surface is used to assess slip risk. This coefficient falls within which range?
Hint: Looking for a value "from ___ to ____"
0 to 1
800
27. What is a corrective action?
A process to permanently address safety management system failures.
800
33. The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires that employers provide _________ for their employees.
Hint: it involves training.
Safety and health training
800
73. What are the four elements of the fire tetrahedron?
Oxygen, Fuel, Energy (Heat), Chain Reaction
800
36. In a robust safety management system, the results of an audit should be provided to who?
Management and employees in order to maintain transparency of the audit process.
800
46. A fall arrest system does which of the following?
Prevents employees from falling off an unprotected edge
Decelerates a falling employee before they strike a lower level
Covers a skylight to prevent an employee falling through the hole
Allows employees to work at heights using both hands
Decelerates a falling employee before they strike a lower level
800
50. What is used to evaluate an emergency response and identify what worked well and what needs improvement?
Lessons Learned
Could also be an After Action Review or a Debrief
800
74. According to NIOSH, what is the leading cause of work-related fatalities?
Falls from heights, Electrocution, MVA's, Asphyxiation in Confined Spaces
MVA's
900
16. Which of the following is NOT part of an appropriate lockout/tagout procedure?
Ensuring that new or overhauled equipment is capable of being locked out.
Enforcing a policy that tagout devices may not be used without lockout devices under any circumstances
Inspecting and reviewing energy control documentation/protocols on at least an annual basis
None of these
Enforcing a policy that tagout devices may not be used without lockout devices under any circumstances
900
55. Who is responsible for notifying BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) regarding instances of a member violating the code of ethics?
Any person who becomes aware of a violation
900
28. The acronyms UFL, UEL, LFL, and LEL are commonly used by professionals when identifying what?
Ignitability levels for atmospheres
900
22. What type of electrical measures is most critical in worker injury or death due to electrocution?
Voltage, Current (Amperage), Conductivity, Resistance
Current (Amperage)
900
98. According to OSHA regulations, the air pressure limit for ____________ shall not exceed 30 psi.
Compressed air for cleaning
900
87. Why is carbon dioxide an effective extinguishing agent for different fuel types?
It is odorless, removes oxygen from a fire, and does not leave a residue.
900
95. According to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (40 CFR Part 261), which of the following is a characteristic of hazardous waste with a specific waste code?
Ignitability, Silicosis, Lead Poisoning, Carcinogenesis
Ignitability
900
94. Which of the following is NOT a proper control method to reduce the risk of fire when storing fuel, gas, and oxygen cylinders?
Separating the fuel, gas, and oxygen cylinders by 20 ft
Storing the cylinders together in a room with a "no smoking" sign
Storing the cylinders in the same room, but separating them using a five-foot wall
Storing them in separate rooms.
Storing the cylinders together in a room with a "no smoking" sign
900
51. Identify the least effective method of preventing exposure to toxic welding fumes.
Employing an air-purifying respirator
Operating a local exhaust ventilation system
Using flux that is low in heavy metal content
Allowing welding to last for only two (2) hours per day
Employing an air-purifying respirator
900
69. Which of the following is a strategy that can be implemented in the pre-planning phase of a project to reduce the risk of a hazard?
Hiring contractors who are bonded and insured
Obtaining necessary permits
Assigning an appropriate number of employees to the project
Identifying material lay-down areas on the site map
Identifying material lay-down areas on the site map
1000
4. In excavation/trenching work, the natural angle that soil forms when it is piled or collapses is known as what angle?
Tangential Stability, Recoil, Lattice, or Repose?
Angle of repose.
1000
64. Violating the BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) Code of Ethics can result in what action being taken?
Loss of credentials
1000
34. Attached is a table of ambient noise levels within a work area measured over a 7-day period. From the data provided, what conclusions should be drawn?
Mandatory hearing protection is not required in this work area.
1000
45. What is the difference between a corrective action and a preventative action?
A corrective action corrects a problem that has occurred; a preventative action attempts to eliminate potential causes of a problem.
1000
76. Which of the following is true of OSHA inspection policies?
The employer must have at least one senior level manager with the OSHA compliance officer at all times
The OSHA compliance officer must notify the employer of an upcoming inspection 30 days prior to the visit
The OSHA compliance officer must not reveal any trade secrets or proprietary information observed during an inspection
None of these
The OSHA compliance officer must not reveal any trade secrets or proprietary information observed during an inspection
1000
47. What er the two components of the fire tetrahedron that a fire safety program is designed to reduce or eliminate?
Fuel and energy (heat)
1000
90. Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)?
Arc eye, Trigger finger, Toxic fumes, Burns
Trigger Finger
1000
61. Which of the following is a component of the NIOSH lifting equation?
Slip Coefficient (SC)
Recommended Weight Limit (RWL)
Axial Leverage Constant (ALC)
Load Bearing (LB)
Recommended Weight Limit (RWL)
1000
44. Which of the following is used to reduce or eliminate hazardous material exposure in the workplace?
Gloveboxes, Fire Detection Systems, PPE, Ventilation Dampers
Gloveboxes
1000
57. What is the most common mistake when using ladders?
Hint: This would be done before the job starts.
Improper ladder selection