STSC Practice Exam Questions and Verified
Answers
Question 1
You have to perform work along a train track. What should be the best approach to
doing the work safely?
Correct Answer
Coordinate with railroad, review JSA prior to performing work, and post train
schedules at job site
Question 2
The most important reason for investigating accidents is:
Correct Answer
To prevent future occurrences
Question 3
People will model behavior that they view are beneficial; therefore, workers are more
prone to follow rules when:
Correct Answer
The supervisor follows the rules
Question 4
The individual in the best position to provide effective safety training of work groups
is/are?
Correct Answer
Supervisors
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,Question 5
A major cause of fatal crane fatalities is?
Correct Answer
Electrocution
Question 6
Emergency preparedness plans in a natural emergency usually call for which of the
following as the first consideration?
Correct Answer
Safeguard both personnel and equipment/ processes
Question 7
Often several accident investigators will be at the scene of an accident at the same
time due to varying reasons for gathering information. Which of the following is the
least important task with respect to the STSs accident investigation responsibilities?
Correct Answer
Getting to the scene before anybody else. Arriving first on the scene
Question 8
When is training least appropriate:
Correct Answer
At end of work shift
Question 9
This training method is primarily used to find new, innovative approaches to issues.
Correct Answer
Brainstorming
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,Question 10
Employees required to use PPE must be trained in all areas except?
Correct Answer
How to purchase PPE
Question 11
Rigging equipment is an important part of many construction projects. Prior to each
day of use, rigging equipment must be:
Correct Answer
Inspected by a competent person
Question 12
Container for oily rags must be
Correct Answer
Placed in an approved metal can and covered with lid
Question 13
What are the two areas of accident costs?
Correct Answer
Direct and Indirect
Question 14
Hard hat usage is determined by types of overhead hazards and the presence of
Correct Answer
Electrical hazards
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, Question 15
According to OSHA, all guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without
failure, a force of at least _____ pounds applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top
edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.
Correct Answer
200
Question 16
A group of managers, supervisors are reviewing the emergency planning and
response, communications and procedures were tested, but no equipment was
mobilized nor hands on performed. This type of experience is called a:
Correct Answer
Table top
Question 17
Who has responsibility for safety at multiple-employer work sites?
Correct Answer
All employers and employees on the site
Question 18
Does hazardous waste require a safety data sheet (SDS)?
Correct Answer
No, hazardous waste is regulated separately
Question 19
OSHA arrives on the job site based on a complaint. In performing an opening
conference, which is the compliance officer not required to provide?
Correct Answer
Individual's name that issued the complaint
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Answers
Question 1
You have to perform work along a train track. What should be the best approach to
doing the work safely?
Correct Answer
Coordinate with railroad, review JSA prior to performing work, and post train
schedules at job site
Question 2
The most important reason for investigating accidents is:
Correct Answer
To prevent future occurrences
Question 3
People will model behavior that they view are beneficial; therefore, workers are more
prone to follow rules when:
Correct Answer
The supervisor follows the rules
Question 4
The individual in the best position to provide effective safety training of work groups
is/are?
Correct Answer
Supervisors
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,Question 5
A major cause of fatal crane fatalities is?
Correct Answer
Electrocution
Question 6
Emergency preparedness plans in a natural emergency usually call for which of the
following as the first consideration?
Correct Answer
Safeguard both personnel and equipment/ processes
Question 7
Often several accident investigators will be at the scene of an accident at the same
time due to varying reasons for gathering information. Which of the following is the
least important task with respect to the STSs accident investigation responsibilities?
Correct Answer
Getting to the scene before anybody else. Arriving first on the scene
Question 8
When is training least appropriate:
Correct Answer
At end of work shift
Question 9
This training method is primarily used to find new, innovative approaches to issues.
Correct Answer
Brainstorming
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,Question 10
Employees required to use PPE must be trained in all areas except?
Correct Answer
How to purchase PPE
Question 11
Rigging equipment is an important part of many construction projects. Prior to each
day of use, rigging equipment must be:
Correct Answer
Inspected by a competent person
Question 12
Container for oily rags must be
Correct Answer
Placed in an approved metal can and covered with lid
Question 13
What are the two areas of accident costs?
Correct Answer
Direct and Indirect
Question 14
Hard hat usage is determined by types of overhead hazards and the presence of
Correct Answer
Electrical hazards
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, Question 15
According to OSHA, all guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without
failure, a force of at least _____ pounds applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top
edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.
Correct Answer
200
Question 16
A group of managers, supervisors are reviewing the emergency planning and
response, communications and procedures were tested, but no equipment was
mobilized nor hands on performed. This type of experience is called a:
Correct Answer
Table top
Question 17
Who has responsibility for safety at multiple-employer work sites?
Correct Answer
All employers and employees on the site
Question 18
Does hazardous waste require a safety data sheet (SDS)?
Correct Answer
No, hazardous waste is regulated separately
Question 19
OSHA arrives on the job site based on a complaint. In performing an opening
conference, which is the compliance officer not required to provide?
Correct Answer
Individual's name that issued the complaint
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