STS-C EXAM 1 Questions AND Correct Answers
A behavioral approach to safety focuses on consequences as an
important motivator for future safe behaviors. Consequences can be
described by their timing, consistency, and significance. The MOST
powerful consequences are:
-Delayed, uncertain, positive.
-Soon, uncertain, positive.
-Soon, certain, negative.
-Soon, certain, positive. - ✔✔Soon, certain, positive.
Source: The Behavior-Based Safety Process, Krause, Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 2nd Edition, pg. 38.
A chemical cartridge respirator is an example of which type of
respiratory protective device?
-Air purifying respirator
-Rescue respirator
-Air supplying respirator
-One designed for use in oxygen deficient environments - ✔✔Air
purifying respirator
Source: The Safety Professionals Handbook, Technical Applications,
Haight, American Society of Safety Engineers, 2nd Edition, 2012, pg.
884.
,A fire prevention plan should be developed for all demolition or
construction projects. At a MINIMUM, the plan should include key
personnel responsibilities, evacuation protocols, and:
-Fire extinguisher training for every employee.
-Key point summary handouts for all craft workers.
-Signage.
-Pre-planning with local fire departments and response agencies. -
✔✔Pre-planning with local fire departments and response agencies.
Source: Construction Safety Management and Engineering, Hill,
American Society of Safety Engineers, 2nd Edition, 2014, pg. 549-550.
A ground fault circuit interrupter is an electrical protective device
that:
-Neutralizes small current fluctuations that can interfere with
portable electrical tool use.
-Detects small amounts of current leakage to ground that can injure
workers.
-Detects and prevents line-to-line electrical faults.
-Detects and prevents electrical overloads that can lead to electrical
fires. - ✔✔Detects small amounts of current leakage to ground that
can injure workers.
, Source: Construction Safety Management and Engineering, Hill,
American Society of Safety Engineers, 2nd Edition, 2014, pg. 437.
A key element of effective communication between a supervisor and
subordinate is to:
-Speak with authority.
-Use short, concise statements.
-Create a shared understanding.
-Document all verbal communications. - ✔✔Create a shared
understanding.
Source: Supervisors' Safety Manual, Crittenden (Editor), National
Safety Council, 10th Edition, 2009, pg. 28.
A supervisor's responsibility is to influence change among their team
members. Which is the FIRST step in helping individuals embrace
change?
-Document your view of a successful solution.
-Plan ahead and understand your audience.
-Engage in mutual problem solving.
-Create a positive environment for discussions. - ✔✔Plan ahead and
understand your audience.
A behavioral approach to safety focuses on consequences as an
important motivator for future safe behaviors. Consequences can be
described by their timing, consistency, and significance. The MOST
powerful consequences are:
-Delayed, uncertain, positive.
-Soon, uncertain, positive.
-Soon, certain, negative.
-Soon, certain, positive. - ✔✔Soon, certain, positive.
Source: The Behavior-Based Safety Process, Krause, Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 2nd Edition, pg. 38.
A chemical cartridge respirator is an example of which type of
respiratory protective device?
-Air purifying respirator
-Rescue respirator
-Air supplying respirator
-One designed for use in oxygen deficient environments - ✔✔Air
purifying respirator
Source: The Safety Professionals Handbook, Technical Applications,
Haight, American Society of Safety Engineers, 2nd Edition, 2012, pg.
884.
,A fire prevention plan should be developed for all demolition or
construction projects. At a MINIMUM, the plan should include key
personnel responsibilities, evacuation protocols, and:
-Fire extinguisher training for every employee.
-Key point summary handouts for all craft workers.
-Signage.
-Pre-planning with local fire departments and response agencies. -
✔✔Pre-planning with local fire departments and response agencies.
Source: Construction Safety Management and Engineering, Hill,
American Society of Safety Engineers, 2nd Edition, 2014, pg. 549-550.
A ground fault circuit interrupter is an electrical protective device
that:
-Neutralizes small current fluctuations that can interfere with
portable electrical tool use.
-Detects small amounts of current leakage to ground that can injure
workers.
-Detects and prevents line-to-line electrical faults.
-Detects and prevents electrical overloads that can lead to electrical
fires. - ✔✔Detects small amounts of current leakage to ground that
can injure workers.
, Source: Construction Safety Management and Engineering, Hill,
American Society of Safety Engineers, 2nd Edition, 2014, pg. 437.
A key element of effective communication between a supervisor and
subordinate is to:
-Speak with authority.
-Use short, concise statements.
-Create a shared understanding.
-Document all verbal communications. - ✔✔Create a shared
understanding.
Source: Supervisors' Safety Manual, Crittenden (Editor), National
Safety Council, 10th Edition, 2009, pg. 28.
A supervisor's responsibility is to influence change among their team
members. Which is the FIRST step in helping individuals embrace
change?
-Document your view of a successful solution.
-Plan ahead and understand your audience.
-Engage in mutual problem solving.
-Create a positive environment for discussions. - ✔✔Plan ahead and
understand your audience.
