STSC Exam Study Guide Practice Questions and Correct Answers

STSC Exam Study Guide Practice Questions
and Correct Answers
Question 1
Once a chemical has been classified, the hazard(s) must be communicated to target
audiences. The exhibited pictogram represents which hazard class?
Correct Answer
Carcinogen



Question 2
Collars, couplings, cams, clutches, flywheels, shaft ends, spindles, meshing gears, and
horizontal or vertical shafting are all examples of what type of mechanical hazard?
Correct Answer
Rotating Motion



Question 3
If a serious violation exists, and the CSHO finds that the supervisor had full knowledge
of the hazard, does this constitute a serious violation?
Correct Answer
Yes, the supervisor represents the employer and a supervisor's knowledge of the
hazard amounts to employer knowledge.



Question 4
A crew member deliberately violates a safety procedure. What should be done?
Correct Answer
Stop work, write formal complaint and explain




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,Question 5
The LEAST appropriate purpose for accident (mishap) investigation is for
Correct Answer
Providing vehicle for discipline



Question 6
It is MOST important to provide new employee training and orientation because
Correct Answer
New employees are inexperienced and not familiar with the hazards, procedures,
facilities and safety rules



Question 7
Workers must be trained on all hazardous chemicals:
Correct Answer
In their work area



Question 8
A skin cancer caused by sunlight exposure is call
Correct Answer
Melanoma



Question 9
A certified Safety Trained Supervisor is expected to...
Correct Answer
seek methods to improve your knowledge and understanding of methods,
techniques and practices for protection of workers. STS Code of ethics




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,Question 10
Guarding
Correct Answer
Placement of live parts of electrical equipment where they cannot accidentally be
contacted, such as in a vault, behind a shield, or on a raised platform, to which only
qualified persons have access



Question 11
Who is required to provide placards when offering the shipment of a hazardous
material (driver, carrier, shipper, manufacturer)
Correct Answer
The shipper



Question 12
The PRIMARY root cause(s) for accidents are:
Correct Answer
Combinations of causal factors



Question 13
When encountering unknown chemicals or potential asbestos-containing materials,
what is the FIRST action a supervisor should do?
Correct Answer
Stop work and have crew leave area



Question 14
When selecting extension cords for power tools the MOST appropriate considerations
are
Correct Answer
The pwer requirements, wire gauge, and length of run




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, Question 15
Effective training is enhanced by using lesson plans which are designed to?
Correct Answer
Provide the instructor with standardized guidance for training session



Question 16
Fire is a hazard for many work activities and environments. A fire requires a chain
reaction which includes
Correct Answer
Oxygen, fuel, heat



Question 17
The MOST important purpose for supervisor involvement with incident investigation?
Correct Answer
Immediate supervisors are usually the most knowledgeable about the work



Question 18
What is the cause of MOST accidents
Correct Answer
Many contributing causes



Question 19
For injury accident analysis, information sources include all the following (First-aid
Report, Insurance rate table, First report of Injury form, Supervisor accident
investigation) EXCEPT?
Correct Answer
Insurance rate table




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