HAZWOPER 40 FINAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+| HAZWOPER 40
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What are types of OSHA violations? - ANSWER - repeat
serious
willful
What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or
serious harm is likely? - ANSWER - Imminent danger
Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or
health concern to? - ANSWER - your employer
Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with
OSHA, when the employee has been discriminated against for reporting
a safety or health hazard? - ANSWER - 30 days
What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program
reference? - ANSWER - Section 11(c)
What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety
and health information? - ANSWER - OSHA and NIOSH
pg. 1
,Which groups do NOT come under OSHA's coverage? - ANSWER -
self-employed, public workers who are employed by state agencies
Hazard Classification - ANSWER - Health Hazard- chemical
Physical Hazard- chemical
Physical safety hazards
biological hazards
ergonomic hazards
Most hazardous waste sites contain a variety of chemical substances in
various forms. Which are included? - ANSWER - Gas
Liquid
Solid
What do we know about symptoms resulting from chronic exposures? -
ANSWER - May not appear for several years or decades after exposure
Usually relate to low concentrations over a long period of time
Chemical exposures are generally divided into two categories -
ANSWER - acute and chronic
What do we know about oxygen? - ANSWER - Oxygen is heavier than
air
Oxygen is a strong oxidant which generates fire hazards
If oxygen is present there must be NO uncontrolled contact with
flammables
pg. 2
,Concentrations of 19.5% or lower are deficient
Oxygen deficiency may result from - ANSWER - The displacement of
oxygen by another gas
the consumption of oxygen by a chemical reaction
What is the lowest concentration of oxygen allowed? - ANSWER - 16%
What are the three basic ways to protect yourself from radiation? -
ANSWER - Reduce time of exposure
Increase distance from exposure
Use shielding
Which radiation causes serious damage to the body? - ANSWER -
Gamma
Background levels of radiation are - ANSWER - 0.01-0.02 mrem/hr
Which radiation causes harmful burns to the skin? - ANSWER - Beta
What are the three important elements to prevent heat stress? -
ANSWER - Water Rest Shade
Symptoms of heat illness - ANSWER - Heat rash
fainting
heat cramps
pg. 3
, heat exhaustion
heat stroke
Which symptom of heat illness is the most dangerous? - ANSWER -
Heat stroke
OSHA requires employers must administer hearing conservation
programs at a sound level of - ANSWER - 85 dBA
If employees are subjected to noise exceeding an 8 hours time weighted
average sound level of _____ dBA feasible administrative controls must
be utilized - ANSWER - 90
What are the common effects of ergonomic injuries? - ANSWER - Pain,
aches, numbness, tingling, restricted movement
What are the primary causes of musculoskeletal disorders and other
ergonomic injury? - ANSWER - Excessive repetitive motions
Excessive or sustained force
Sustained or awkward body positions
What are work related ergonomic type injuries called? - ANSWER -
Musculoskeletal disorders
Biohazard agents include - ANSWER - Bacteria, viruses, and fungi
Rickettsia and microorganisms transmitted by fleas
pg. 4
NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| COMPLETE 650 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+| HAZWOPER 40
FINAL EXAM PREP (MOST RECENT!!)
What are types of OSHA violations? - ANSWER - repeat
serious
willful
What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or
serious harm is likely? - ANSWER - Imminent danger
Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or
health concern to? - ANSWER - your employer
Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with
OSHA, when the employee has been discriminated against for reporting
a safety or health hazard? - ANSWER - 30 days
What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program
reference? - ANSWER - Section 11(c)
What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety
and health information? - ANSWER - OSHA and NIOSH
pg. 1
,Which groups do NOT come under OSHA's coverage? - ANSWER -
self-employed, public workers who are employed by state agencies
Hazard Classification - ANSWER - Health Hazard- chemical
Physical Hazard- chemical
Physical safety hazards
biological hazards
ergonomic hazards
Most hazardous waste sites contain a variety of chemical substances in
various forms. Which are included? - ANSWER - Gas
Liquid
Solid
What do we know about symptoms resulting from chronic exposures? -
ANSWER - May not appear for several years or decades after exposure
Usually relate to low concentrations over a long period of time
Chemical exposures are generally divided into two categories -
ANSWER - acute and chronic
What do we know about oxygen? - ANSWER - Oxygen is heavier than
air
Oxygen is a strong oxidant which generates fire hazards
If oxygen is present there must be NO uncontrolled contact with
flammables
pg. 2
,Concentrations of 19.5% or lower are deficient
Oxygen deficiency may result from - ANSWER - The displacement of
oxygen by another gas
the consumption of oxygen by a chemical reaction
What is the lowest concentration of oxygen allowed? - ANSWER - 16%
What are the three basic ways to protect yourself from radiation? -
ANSWER - Reduce time of exposure
Increase distance from exposure
Use shielding
Which radiation causes serious damage to the body? - ANSWER -
Gamma
Background levels of radiation are - ANSWER - 0.01-0.02 mrem/hr
Which radiation causes harmful burns to the skin? - ANSWER - Beta
What are the three important elements to prevent heat stress? -
ANSWER - Water Rest Shade
Symptoms of heat illness - ANSWER - Heat rash
fainting
heat cramps
pg. 3
, heat exhaustion
heat stroke
Which symptom of heat illness is the most dangerous? - ANSWER -
Heat stroke
OSHA requires employers must administer hearing conservation
programs at a sound level of - ANSWER - 85 dBA
If employees are subjected to noise exceeding an 8 hours time weighted
average sound level of _____ dBA feasible administrative controls must
be utilized - ANSWER - 90
What are the common effects of ergonomic injuries? - ANSWER - Pain,
aches, numbness, tingling, restricted movement
What are the primary causes of musculoskeletal disorders and other
ergonomic injury? - ANSWER - Excessive repetitive motions
Excessive or sustained force
Sustained or awkward body positions
What are work related ergonomic type injuries called? - ANSWER -
Musculoskeletal disorders
Biohazard agents include - ANSWER - Bacteria, viruses, and fungi
Rickettsia and microorganisms transmitted by fleas
pg. 4
