HAZWOPER 8HR REFRESHER Lesson 2 Site Characterization

HAZWOPER 8HR REFRESHER Lesson 2 Site Characterization Site Safety 1. What information should be collected before any personnel is allowed to go on-site? A. Only essential information B. Some information C. All of the above D. None of the above Correct answer: C. All of the above 2. Which plan outlines what needs to be accomplished and then prescribes procedures to protect the health and safety of the entry team? A. Site-Safety Plan B. Hazardous Materials Plan C. Emergency Response Plan D. Contingency Plan Correct answer: A. Site-Safety Plan 3. What should entry personnel do upon entering the site? A. Monitor the air for IDLH and other conditions that may cause death or serious harm B. Conduct a visual inspection of the site C. Take samples of soil and water D. Document all hazards Correct answer: A. Monitor the air for IDLH and other conditions that may cause death or serious harm 4. What should be done once controls are in place for the health and safety of waste site workers? A. They should be inspected continually B. They should be inspected occasionally C. They should not be inspected at all D. They should be inspected only when necessary Correct answer: A. They should be inspected continually 5. What is developed using information from an off-site survey? A. Site-Safety Plan B. Hazardous Materials Plan C. On-site survey D. Site characterization plan Correct answer: A. Site-Safety Plan 6. Why can photographs be used as an accurate form of documentation? A. Because they are objective additions to written observations B. Because they are subjective additions to written observations C. Because they are not necessary for documentation D. Because they are only useful for visual inspections Correct answer: A. Because they are objective additions to written observations 7. What does perimeter reconnaissance NOT involve? A. Interviewing workers B. Conducting a visual inspection of the site C. Collecting samples of soil and water D. Monitoring air quality Correct answer: A. Interviewing workers 8. What is a result of good documentation? A. It provides reasons for safety decisions B. It does not provide reasons for safety decisions C. It only provides information about hazards D. It only provides information about controls