HAZWOPER 40 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
●● 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
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
●● 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
