STS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the function of an electrical Ground fault circuit interrupter? - Answer-It interrupts the electric
power within 1/40 of a second
When in use, electrical power tools and cords must - Answer-Make use of ground fault circuit
interrupters or be a part of an assured grounding conductor program
If a supervisor is given authority by the general manager to stop operations site whenever he or she
observes an imminent danger situation. What is this authority called? - Answer-Functional authority
As a certified sts, you are expected to: - Answer-Seek methods to improve personal knowledge and
understanding of methods, techniques and practices for workers protection
Arrange the following hazard control steps in the most appropriate sequence: 1)guard hazard
2)engineer out hazard, if possible 3)educate personnel - Answer-2,1,3
,Which action is preferred when dealing with minor infractions of work safety rules - Answer-Oral
reprimand
System safety analysis can be applied to what? - Answer-System safety can be applied to almost any
system that has interacting components. It is an application of systematic and forward looking
techniques to identify and control hazards.
What should a supervisor do when a crew must walk across an area with open floor holes to get to their
work area? - Answer-Have the floor holes covered and inform crew of load surface restrictions
The strongest motivator, according to the contemporary motivation theory is : - Answer-Recognition of
achievement for performance
Management has increased work hours and is pushing for more productivity. You are concerned about
the safety of this. What do you do? - Answer-Inform and communicate increased hazards due to
increased production and verify that the risk is acceptable.
The best evaluation of tasked descriptor involving steps, hazards and solutions is: - Answer-JSA
What minimum PPE is required for a worker in a grinding operation... - Answer-Eye and face protection
Minimally, ____ authorized attendants shall be on duty outside of the space during a permit required
confined space - Answer-One
A medical questionnaire required when safety workers place an employee in respiratory protection
much better be evaluated by whom? - Answer-A licensed health care professional
In general industry, each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal/vertical) with an
unprotected side or edge which is ___ feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling
by the use of guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems - Answer-4
, A team member deliberately violates a safety procedure. What should you do? - Answer-Stop work,
write a formal complaint and explain.
Each employee on a scaffold more than ___ ft above a lower level shall be provided with fall protection.
- Answer-10
Professional ethics refers to: - Answer-A set of principles and standards that guide the actions of
professionals that are often referenced in civil or criminal cases involving professional conduct.
When working on scaffold 20 feet high who must approve the scaffold for use? - Answer-competent
person
What mishaps require reporting to OSHA within 8 hours? - Answer-The fatality of one or more
employees, because of a work-related incident
Guardrail System - Answer-Includes top rails, mid rails and toe boards
Incident investigations are conducted primarily to: - Answer-Determine causal conditions
Accident analysis is primarily used as a: - Answer-Indicator of problem areas
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? - Answer-Insurance
rate table
The MAJOR cause of serious industrial injuries is? - Answer-slips, trips, and falls
ANSWERS
What is the function of an electrical Ground fault circuit interrupter? - Answer-It interrupts the electric
power within 1/40 of a second
When in use, electrical power tools and cords must - Answer-Make use of ground fault circuit
interrupters or be a part of an assured grounding conductor program
If a supervisor is given authority by the general manager to stop operations site whenever he or she
observes an imminent danger situation. What is this authority called? - Answer-Functional authority
As a certified sts, you are expected to: - Answer-Seek methods to improve personal knowledge and
understanding of methods, techniques and practices for workers protection
Arrange the following hazard control steps in the most appropriate sequence: 1)guard hazard
2)engineer out hazard, if possible 3)educate personnel - Answer-2,1,3
,Which action is preferred when dealing with minor infractions of work safety rules - Answer-Oral
reprimand
System safety analysis can be applied to what? - Answer-System safety can be applied to almost any
system that has interacting components. It is an application of systematic and forward looking
techniques to identify and control hazards.
What should a supervisor do when a crew must walk across an area with open floor holes to get to their
work area? - Answer-Have the floor holes covered and inform crew of load surface restrictions
The strongest motivator, according to the contemporary motivation theory is : - Answer-Recognition of
achievement for performance
Management has increased work hours and is pushing for more productivity. You are concerned about
the safety of this. What do you do? - Answer-Inform and communicate increased hazards due to
increased production and verify that the risk is acceptable.
The best evaluation of tasked descriptor involving steps, hazards and solutions is: - Answer-JSA
What minimum PPE is required for a worker in a grinding operation... - Answer-Eye and face protection
Minimally, ____ authorized attendants shall be on duty outside of the space during a permit required
confined space - Answer-One
A medical questionnaire required when safety workers place an employee in respiratory protection
much better be evaluated by whom? - Answer-A licensed health care professional
In general industry, each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal/vertical) with an
unprotected side or edge which is ___ feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling
by the use of guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems - Answer-4
, A team member deliberately violates a safety procedure. What should you do? - Answer-Stop work,
write a formal complaint and explain.
Each employee on a scaffold more than ___ ft above a lower level shall be provided with fall protection.
- Answer-10
Professional ethics refers to: - Answer-A set of principles and standards that guide the actions of
professionals that are often referenced in civil or criminal cases involving professional conduct.
When working on scaffold 20 feet high who must approve the scaffold for use? - Answer-competent
person
What mishaps require reporting to OSHA within 8 hours? - Answer-The fatality of one or more
employees, because of a work-related incident
Guardrail System - Answer-Includes top rails, mid rails and toe boards
Incident investigations are conducted primarily to: - Answer-Determine causal conditions
Accident analysis is primarily used as a: - Answer-Indicator of problem areas
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? - Answer-Insurance
rate table
The MAJOR cause of serious industrial injuries is? - Answer-slips, trips, and falls
