California Custodian Certification
CALIFORNIA CUSTODIAN CERTIFICATION COMPLETE EXAM 2026/2027
| QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEE
1. Which state agency enforces workplace safety regulations for custodial staff
in California?
A. Department of Labor
B. EPA
C. California DMV
D. Cal/OSHA
2. Under Cal/OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
requirement, employers must do which of the following?
A. Allow employees to opt out of all safety training
B. Only report injuries after three incidents
C. Maintain a written program identifying and correcting workplace
hazards
D. Provide safety training once every five years
3. How often must a Cal/OSHA-mandated IIPP be reviewed and updated?
A. Only when a new employee is hired
B. Every ten years
C. Whenever workplace conditions change or at least annually
D. Only after a lawsuit is filed
4. What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A. To advertise the manufacturer's other products
B. To provide detailed information on a chemical's hazards and safe
handling
C. To provide shipping addresses for the supplier
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D. To list the chemical's retail price
5. Under Cal/OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, employers must
maintain SDSs for which chemicals?
A. Only flammable liquids
B. Only chemicals purchased in the last year
C. Only chemicals stored in the main office
D. Every hazardous chemical used in the workplace
6. Which of the following is a custodian's responsibility regarding wet floor
signage?
A. Place signage immediately before and during mopping, removing it once
the floor is fully dry
B. Place signage only if a supervisor is present
C. Skip signage during night shifts
D. Place signage only in public buildings, not schools
7. What does the acronym PPE stand for in a custodial safety context?
A. Priority Placement Efficiency
B. Portable Power Equipment
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Public Property Evaluation
8. Which of the following best describes an unsafe condition a custodian
should report immediately?
A. A properly labeled cleaning cart
B. A clean and dry supply closet
C. A correctly stocked paper towel dispenser
D. A frayed electrical cord on a floor buffer
9. Cal/OSHA requires employers to provide safety training to custodial
employees in what circumstance?
A. Only once, at the time of hire
B. Only during an active OSHA inspection
C. Only if requested in writing by the employee
D. Whenever a new hazard or chemical is introduced to their job duties
10. What is the correct action if a custodian discovers a gas leak odor in a
building?
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A. Ignore it since gas leaks are usually harmless
B. Use an aerosol cleaner to mask the odor
C. Evacuate the area, avoid switches or open flames, and notify emergency
services
D. Continue cleaning but open a window
11. Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard in custodial
work?
A. Storing supplies on a labeled shelf
B. Repetitive mopping motions causing strain over long shifts
C. Following a written cleaning checklist
D. Using color-coded microfiber cloths
12. What should a custodian do before operating unfamiliar power equipment
such as a floor buffer?
A. Skip training if the deadline is tight
B. Assume it works the same as similar equipment
C. Ask a coworker only if convenient
D. Read the operator's manual and receive proper training
13. Cal/OSHA's General Industry Safety Orders apply to which of the
following custodial work settings?
A. Only outdoor construction sites
B. Schools, offices, hospitals, and other commercial facilities
C. Only agricultural fields
D. Only private residences
14. When lifting a heavy trash bag or bin, proper technique includes which of
the following?
A. Twisting the torso while lifting
B. Bending at the waist with straight legs
C. Bending at the knees and keeping the load close to the body
D. Lifting quickly to reduce exposure time
15. What is the purpose of an emergency eyewash station in a custodial supply
area?
A. To rinse cleaning carts
B. To flush chemicals or debris from the eyes immediately after exposure
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C. To clean mop heads
D. To dilute chemical concentrates before use
16. Which of the following best defines a 'near miss' in workplace safety
terminology?
A. A completed safety training session
B. An incident that caused a minor injury
C. An incident that could have caused injury or damage but did not
D. A scheduled safety inspection
17. Under Cal/OSHA regulations, who is primarily responsible for correcting
an unsafe condition once identified?
A. The original equipment manufacturer
B. The local fire department
C. The building's tenants
D. The employer
18. What is the recommended first step when responding to any workplace
accident involving a custodian?
A. Wait for a supervisor before doing anything
B. Ensure the scene is safe, then provide or call for appropriate assistance
C. Document the incident before checking on the injured person
D. Immediately resume cleaning to avoid disruption
19. Which of the following is true regarding Cal/OSHA recordkeeping
requirements for workplace injuries?
A. Records may be discarded after 30 days
B. Only injuries requiring hospitalization must ever be recorded
C. Certain employers must log work-related injuries and illnesses on
required forms
D. Recordkeeping is optional for small custodial teams
20. What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning label typically indicate on
cleaning equipment?
A. The item is recyclable
B. A caution or warning about a potential hazard
C. The product is safe for food contact
D. The item requires no maintenance
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CALIFORNIA CUSTODIAN CERTIFICATION COMPLETE EXAM 2026/2027
| QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | PASS GUARANTEE
1. Which state agency enforces workplace safety regulations for custodial staff
in California?
A. Department of Labor
B. EPA
C. California DMV
D. Cal/OSHA
2. Under Cal/OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
requirement, employers must do which of the following?
A. Allow employees to opt out of all safety training
B. Only report injuries after three incidents
C. Maintain a written program identifying and correcting workplace
hazards
D. Provide safety training once every five years
3. How often must a Cal/OSHA-mandated IIPP be reviewed and updated?
A. Only when a new employee is hired
B. Every ten years
C. Whenever workplace conditions change or at least annually
D. Only after a lawsuit is filed
4. What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A. To advertise the manufacturer's other products
B. To provide detailed information on a chemical's hazards and safe
handling
C. To provide shipping addresses for the supplier
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D. To list the chemical's retail price
5. Under Cal/OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, employers must
maintain SDSs for which chemicals?
A. Only flammable liquids
B. Only chemicals purchased in the last year
C. Only chemicals stored in the main office
D. Every hazardous chemical used in the workplace
6. Which of the following is a custodian's responsibility regarding wet floor
signage?
A. Place signage immediately before and during mopping, removing it once
the floor is fully dry
B. Place signage only if a supervisor is present
C. Skip signage during night shifts
D. Place signage only in public buildings, not schools
7. What does the acronym PPE stand for in a custodial safety context?
A. Priority Placement Efficiency
B. Portable Power Equipment
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Public Property Evaluation
8. Which of the following best describes an unsafe condition a custodian
should report immediately?
A. A properly labeled cleaning cart
B. A clean and dry supply closet
C. A correctly stocked paper towel dispenser
D. A frayed electrical cord on a floor buffer
9. Cal/OSHA requires employers to provide safety training to custodial
employees in what circumstance?
A. Only once, at the time of hire
B. Only during an active OSHA inspection
C. Only if requested in writing by the employee
D. Whenever a new hazard or chemical is introduced to their job duties
10. What is the correct action if a custodian discovers a gas leak odor in a
building?
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A. Ignore it since gas leaks are usually harmless
B. Use an aerosol cleaner to mask the odor
C. Evacuate the area, avoid switches or open flames, and notify emergency
services
D. Continue cleaning but open a window
11. Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard in custodial
work?
A. Storing supplies on a labeled shelf
B. Repetitive mopping motions causing strain over long shifts
C. Following a written cleaning checklist
D. Using color-coded microfiber cloths
12. What should a custodian do before operating unfamiliar power equipment
such as a floor buffer?
A. Skip training if the deadline is tight
B. Assume it works the same as similar equipment
C. Ask a coworker only if convenient
D. Read the operator's manual and receive proper training
13. Cal/OSHA's General Industry Safety Orders apply to which of the
following custodial work settings?
A. Only outdoor construction sites
B. Schools, offices, hospitals, and other commercial facilities
C. Only agricultural fields
D. Only private residences
14. When lifting a heavy trash bag or bin, proper technique includes which of
the following?
A. Twisting the torso while lifting
B. Bending at the waist with straight legs
C. Bending at the knees and keeping the load close to the body
D. Lifting quickly to reduce exposure time
15. What is the purpose of an emergency eyewash station in a custodial supply
area?
A. To rinse cleaning carts
B. To flush chemicals or debris from the eyes immediately after exposure
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C. To clean mop heads
D. To dilute chemical concentrates before use
16. Which of the following best defines a 'near miss' in workplace safety
terminology?
A. A completed safety training session
B. An incident that caused a minor injury
C. An incident that could have caused injury or damage but did not
D. A scheduled safety inspection
17. Under Cal/OSHA regulations, who is primarily responsible for correcting
an unsafe condition once identified?
A. The original equipment manufacturer
B. The local fire department
C. The building's tenants
D. The employer
18. What is the recommended first step when responding to any workplace
accident involving a custodian?
A. Wait for a supervisor before doing anything
B. Ensure the scene is safe, then provide or call for appropriate assistance
C. Document the incident before checking on the injured person
D. Immediately resume cleaning to avoid disruption
19. Which of the following is true regarding Cal/OSHA recordkeeping
requirements for workplace injuries?
A. Records may be discarded after 30 days
B. Only injuries requiring hospitalization must ever be recorded
C. Certain employers must log work-related injuries and illnesses on
required forms
D. Recordkeeping is optional for small custodial teams
20. What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning label typically indicate on
cleaning equipment?
A. The item is recyclable
B. A caution or warning about a potential hazard
C. The product is safe for food contact
D. The item requires no maintenance
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