USOC-Collateral Duty Safety Course-
Exam Questions and Answers 2026
Updated.
As a Collateral Duty Safety Officer, you are responsible to ensure management's policy and
procedures provide ________________. - Answer employees with a safe work environment
and their rights are protected.
supervisors with risk assessment worksheets to support daily operations
Which of the following establishes the legal requirement for a safe and healthful workplace? -
Answer Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
Insufficient room to perform a job task is considered a safety hazard. - Answer True
What do hearing protection, eye protection, a GPS, and a composite materials/bloodborne
pathogen kit, all have in common? Select the BEST response. - Answer They are recommended
components of an Army accident investigation kit.
Which publication establishes the basic requirement for Army managers to have a safety
program in place? - Answer AR 385-10: The Army Safety Program
AR 385-10: The Army Safety Program, provides (....) - Answer for the safety and health of
Soldiers, DA Civilian employees, and general public.
Choose the BEST description for step three of the Risk Management (RM) process. - Answer
Develop controls and make risk decisions
Which publication requires the Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) to maintain safety survey
and inspection reports for a minimum of one year? - Answer NOT
29 CFR 1960: Basic Program Elements for Federal Employees OSHA
The Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) reports directly to the safety committee. - Answer
False
Of the following, who is responsible for the overall safety of the facility and equipment in an DA
Civilian workplace? - Answer NOT
The Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO)
, The Manager
Which statement BEST describes Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) training responsibilities? -
Answer CDSOs have no safety training responsibilities.
CDSOs train supervisors in safety matters; supervisors train employees.
In accordance with (IAW) AR 385-10, Army Safety Program, who is responsible for making sure
safety meetings are conducted? - Answer Supervisors
In accordance with (IAW) AR 385-10, Army Safety Program, who is responsible for making sure
safety policies and procedures are documented and accessible to all employees? - Answer
Managers
In accordance with (IAW) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards,
continuity books are a safety requirement and must be maintained in the correct format for
inspectors. - Answer False
Which Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) outlines policy to hold all military and Civilian
DOD employees accountable for safety issues? - Answer DODI 6050.05: DOD Hazard
Communication (HAZCOM) Program
DODI 6055.01: Safety Occupational Health (SOH) Program
DODI 6055.07: Accident Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping
Which publication would you use to find information on planning a safety program at your
workplace? - Answer DA PAM 385-1: Small Unit Safety Officer/Noncommissioned Officer
Guide
DA PAM 385-10: Army Safety Program
ATP 5-19: Risk Management
Publication ATP 5-19, Risk Management (RM) provides guidance on (....) - Answer applying and
standardizing the RM process.
Select the publication that outlines an employee's right to report unsafe and unhealthful
working conditions? - Answer 29 CFR 1960: Basic Program Elements for Federal Employees
OSHA
Which one of the following outlines the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
general industry workplace safety standards that must be implemented in most DA Civilian
workplaces? - Answer 29 CFR 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Exam Questions and Answers 2026
Updated.
As a Collateral Duty Safety Officer, you are responsible to ensure management's policy and
procedures provide ________________. - Answer employees with a safe work environment
and their rights are protected.
supervisors with risk assessment worksheets to support daily operations
Which of the following establishes the legal requirement for a safe and healthful workplace? -
Answer Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
Insufficient room to perform a job task is considered a safety hazard. - Answer True
What do hearing protection, eye protection, a GPS, and a composite materials/bloodborne
pathogen kit, all have in common? Select the BEST response. - Answer They are recommended
components of an Army accident investigation kit.
Which publication establishes the basic requirement for Army managers to have a safety
program in place? - Answer AR 385-10: The Army Safety Program
AR 385-10: The Army Safety Program, provides (....) - Answer for the safety and health of
Soldiers, DA Civilian employees, and general public.
Choose the BEST description for step three of the Risk Management (RM) process. - Answer
Develop controls and make risk decisions
Which publication requires the Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) to maintain safety survey
and inspection reports for a minimum of one year? - Answer NOT
29 CFR 1960: Basic Program Elements for Federal Employees OSHA
The Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) reports directly to the safety committee. - Answer
False
Of the following, who is responsible for the overall safety of the facility and equipment in an DA
Civilian workplace? - Answer NOT
The Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO)
, The Manager
Which statement BEST describes Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) training responsibilities? -
Answer CDSOs have no safety training responsibilities.
CDSOs train supervisors in safety matters; supervisors train employees.
In accordance with (IAW) AR 385-10, Army Safety Program, who is responsible for making sure
safety meetings are conducted? - Answer Supervisors
In accordance with (IAW) AR 385-10, Army Safety Program, who is responsible for making sure
safety policies and procedures are documented and accessible to all employees? - Answer
Managers
In accordance with (IAW) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards,
continuity books are a safety requirement and must be maintained in the correct format for
inspectors. - Answer False
Which Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) outlines policy to hold all military and Civilian
DOD employees accountable for safety issues? - Answer DODI 6050.05: DOD Hazard
Communication (HAZCOM) Program
DODI 6055.01: Safety Occupational Health (SOH) Program
DODI 6055.07: Accident Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping
Which publication would you use to find information on planning a safety program at your
workplace? - Answer DA PAM 385-1: Small Unit Safety Officer/Noncommissioned Officer
Guide
DA PAM 385-10: Army Safety Program
ATP 5-19: Risk Management
Publication ATP 5-19, Risk Management (RM) provides guidance on (....) - Answer applying and
standardizing the RM process.
Select the publication that outlines an employee's right to report unsafe and unhealthful
working conditions? - Answer 29 CFR 1960: Basic Program Elements for Federal Employees
OSHA
Which one of the following outlines the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
general industry workplace safety standards that must be implemented in most DA Civilian
workplaces? - Answer 29 CFR 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
