HAZWOPER 40 PRACTICE SOLUTION SET
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
◍ Which of the following is NOT on the "to-do" list for solvents?
Answer: Keep solvents in a non-ventilated area.
◍ A corrosive is a substance, usually a liquid, which is capable of
completely dissolving another substance. Answer: True
◍ Which of the following is NOT a way to protect yourself from
toxins? Answer: Conduct all activities with the maximum amount of
PPE possible.
◍ Which class of helmets has no resistance to electrical voltage?
Answer: Class C
◍ Toxic dose is the same for every living thing Answer: False
◍ Which of the following is NOT a step that should be covered in an
emergency response procedure? Answer: Clarification
◍ An OSHA standard dealing with general slip and fall protection
would be an example of ______. Answer: Horizontal
,◍ A change in season, weather, or changes in job tasks are examples
of reassessment indicators for a site. Answer: True
◍ The contingency plan should include ______ personnel. Answer:
Both on and off-site
◍ A decontamination plan should be developed ______ any
operations begin with any hazardous substances. Answer: Before
◍ When the exposure of two different toxic chemicals produces a
more severe effect than either one alone is called ______ interaction.
Answer: Synergisitic
◍ Where are titles representing broad areas that are subject to Federal
regulation found? Answer: Code of Federal Regulations
◍ In the Code of Federal Regulations, which section explains who is
subject to the regulation and under what circumstances? Answer:
Scope and application paragraph
◍ The entry team and reserves should always consist of how many
persons? Answer: 3
◍ Which method of toxic chemical entry is the least commonly found
at the workplace? Answer: Injection
,◍ Which act regulates and enforces the clean-up of abandoned
hazardous waste sites and hazardous waste sites created prior to
RCRA? Answer: CERCLA
◍ Which of the following is NOT a step in the employers Hazard
Communication Program? Answer: Conducting a review meeting
weekly of rules under HCS
◍ Decontamination facilities should be located in ______. Answer:
The Contamination Reduction Zone
◍ Which of the following is NOT a requirement covered in 29 CFR
1910 regarding face, head, foot, and hand protection? Answer: All
workers have the responsibility of evaluating their workplace to
determine hazards
◍ Pre-planning is essential for Emergency and Non-emergency
medical treatment. Answer: True
◍ If a coworker is being electrically shocked, you should ______.
Answer: Shut of the power
◍ Which of the following should be conducted first? Answer: An off-
site survey
, ◍ Who is responsible for assessing the potential risk of a hazard, and,
if the level of risk is acceptable, determining if something needs to be
done to lower the risk? Answer: The Site Health and Safety Officer
◍ What is an example of an item that would be located in a refuge
area? Answer: Both B and C
◍ Any substance, situation, or condition that is capable of harming
human health, property, or the environment is called a/an ______.
Answer: Hazard
◍ The level of site control needed depends on ______. Answer: All of
the above
◍ If you see blood spilled in the workplace, you should immediately
clean it up, even without proper training or equipment. Answer: False
◍ NFPA signage is developed by the DOT and details hazard classes
for materials that are shipped. Answer: False
◍ Which of the following is NOT a standard operating procedure for
decontamination? Answer: Evacuate the premises in all contamination
circumstances
◍ The best way to stop the chemical action of corrosives is to
______. Answer: Flush with water
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
◍ Which of the following is NOT on the "to-do" list for solvents?
Answer: Keep solvents in a non-ventilated area.
◍ A corrosive is a substance, usually a liquid, which is capable of
completely dissolving another substance. Answer: True
◍ Which of the following is NOT a way to protect yourself from
toxins? Answer: Conduct all activities with the maximum amount of
PPE possible.
◍ Which class of helmets has no resistance to electrical voltage?
Answer: Class C
◍ Toxic dose is the same for every living thing Answer: False
◍ Which of the following is NOT a step that should be covered in an
emergency response procedure? Answer: Clarification
◍ An OSHA standard dealing with general slip and fall protection
would be an example of ______. Answer: Horizontal
,◍ A change in season, weather, or changes in job tasks are examples
of reassessment indicators for a site. Answer: True
◍ The contingency plan should include ______ personnel. Answer:
Both on and off-site
◍ A decontamination plan should be developed ______ any
operations begin with any hazardous substances. Answer: Before
◍ When the exposure of two different toxic chemicals produces a
more severe effect than either one alone is called ______ interaction.
Answer: Synergisitic
◍ Where are titles representing broad areas that are subject to Federal
regulation found? Answer: Code of Federal Regulations
◍ In the Code of Federal Regulations, which section explains who is
subject to the regulation and under what circumstances? Answer:
Scope and application paragraph
◍ The entry team and reserves should always consist of how many
persons? Answer: 3
◍ Which method of toxic chemical entry is the least commonly found
at the workplace? Answer: Injection
,◍ Which act regulates and enforces the clean-up of abandoned
hazardous waste sites and hazardous waste sites created prior to
RCRA? Answer: CERCLA
◍ Which of the following is NOT a step in the employers Hazard
Communication Program? Answer: Conducting a review meeting
weekly of rules under HCS
◍ Decontamination facilities should be located in ______. Answer:
The Contamination Reduction Zone
◍ Which of the following is NOT a requirement covered in 29 CFR
1910 regarding face, head, foot, and hand protection? Answer: All
workers have the responsibility of evaluating their workplace to
determine hazards
◍ Pre-planning is essential for Emergency and Non-emergency
medical treatment. Answer: True
◍ If a coworker is being electrically shocked, you should ______.
Answer: Shut of the power
◍ Which of the following should be conducted first? Answer: An off-
site survey
, ◍ Who is responsible for assessing the potential risk of a hazard, and,
if the level of risk is acceptable, determining if something needs to be
done to lower the risk? Answer: The Site Health and Safety Officer
◍ What is an example of an item that would be located in a refuge
area? Answer: Both B and C
◍ Any substance, situation, or condition that is capable of harming
human health, property, or the environment is called a/an ______.
Answer: Hazard
◍ The level of site control needed depends on ______. Answer: All of
the above
◍ If you see blood spilled in the workplace, you should immediately
clean it up, even without proper training or equipment. Answer: False
◍ NFPA signage is developed by the DOT and details hazard classes
for materials that are shipped. Answer: False
◍ Which of the following is NOT a standard operating procedure for
decontamination? Answer: Evacuate the premises in all contamination
circumstances
◍ The best way to stop the chemical action of corrosives is to
______. Answer: Flush with water
