CHST COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A safety program begins begins by: Answer: Developing a policy
statement.
◉ How should a manager discipline a first offense minor rule
infraction. Answer: Oral reprimand.
◉ What is the most important factor in accident prevention.
Answer: Management support.
◉ Which federal agency is likely user an activity hazard analysis on a
construction project? Answer: U.S. Army corps of Engineers
◉ It is generally accepted that that the most effective safety program
places responsibility for enforcing safety policies and procedures on
the: Answer: Supervisors
◉ An air-purifying, half-face-icee respirator is expected to have a
protection factor of: Answer: 10
,◉ The local OSHA office just announced a Special Emphasis Program
for employers with DART rate for 2008 of 6 or higher. You boss
wants to know your firm's DART rate. In 2008 your injury-illness
statistics were: Answer: # of days x 200,000/hours worked.
◉ Breathing air must meet at least the requirements of the
specifications for: Answer: Grade D breathing air
◉ Carpal tunnel syndrome involves an injury to the median nerve.
The nerve is compressed carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel WILL NOT
result in which of the following: Answer: Numbness in the little
finger
◉ Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning
protective suits worn by asbestos abatement workers? Answer: Can
be taken home in specially marked bags
◉ One of the shortcomings of the taste test for qualitatively fitting a
respirator is that there is: Answer: Wide variation in the ability to
taste saccharin
◉ The OSHA required Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
is supposed to be reviewed by: Answer: Doctor, nurse or Licensed
health Care Provider.
,◉ The primary purpose of local exhaust ventilation is to: Answer:
Remove contaminants at their source
◉ With respect to safety and loss prevention, what should be the last
method of controlling hazards? Answer: Using Personal Protective
Equipment
◉ The primary concern of the OSHRC is: Answer: Channel for
Appealing of OSHA citations
◉ The DOT has compiled a reference book for hazardous material
incidents. This book is entitled: Answer: North American
Emergency Response Guidebook for Hazardous Materials Incidents
◉ Which of the following IS NOT REQUIRED by OSHA's Hazard
Communication Standard? Answer: Annual Training
◉ Which of the following individuals normally issues an OSHA
citation? Answer: OSHA Area Director
◉ A company that receives an OSHA citation and pays the fine must
accomplish the following: Answer: Correct the violation
, ◉ Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, employers
required to develop an exposure control plan and must do all of the
following except: Answer: Require exposed personnel to get the
hepatitis B vaccination.
◉ A person capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards
and having the authority to take prompt protective action would be
considered by OSHA to be: Answer: A competent person
◉ A person who possesses a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing would be considered by OSHA to be: Answer:
A qualified person.
◉ Which of the following Hazard Analysis Methods uses a deductive
or backward thinking logic: Answer: Fault Tree
◉ Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHA Act: Answer: Is the General Duty
Clause
◉ How many days does an employer have to contest an OSHA
citation: Answer: 15 working days from receipt of citation.
◉ What recourse do employers cited and fined by OSHA have?
Answer: Appeal to OSHA and the Review Commission.
TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A safety program begins begins by: Answer: Developing a policy
statement.
◉ How should a manager discipline a first offense minor rule
infraction. Answer: Oral reprimand.
◉ What is the most important factor in accident prevention.
Answer: Management support.
◉ Which federal agency is likely user an activity hazard analysis on a
construction project? Answer: U.S. Army corps of Engineers
◉ It is generally accepted that that the most effective safety program
places responsibility for enforcing safety policies and procedures on
the: Answer: Supervisors
◉ An air-purifying, half-face-icee respirator is expected to have a
protection factor of: Answer: 10
,◉ The local OSHA office just announced a Special Emphasis Program
for employers with DART rate for 2008 of 6 or higher. You boss
wants to know your firm's DART rate. In 2008 your injury-illness
statistics were: Answer: # of days x 200,000/hours worked.
◉ Breathing air must meet at least the requirements of the
specifications for: Answer: Grade D breathing air
◉ Carpal tunnel syndrome involves an injury to the median nerve.
The nerve is compressed carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel WILL NOT
result in which of the following: Answer: Numbness in the little
finger
◉ Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning
protective suits worn by asbestos abatement workers? Answer: Can
be taken home in specially marked bags
◉ One of the shortcomings of the taste test for qualitatively fitting a
respirator is that there is: Answer: Wide variation in the ability to
taste saccharin
◉ The OSHA required Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
is supposed to be reviewed by: Answer: Doctor, nurse or Licensed
health Care Provider.
,◉ The primary purpose of local exhaust ventilation is to: Answer:
Remove contaminants at their source
◉ With respect to safety and loss prevention, what should be the last
method of controlling hazards? Answer: Using Personal Protective
Equipment
◉ The primary concern of the OSHRC is: Answer: Channel for
Appealing of OSHA citations
◉ The DOT has compiled a reference book for hazardous material
incidents. This book is entitled: Answer: North American
Emergency Response Guidebook for Hazardous Materials Incidents
◉ Which of the following IS NOT REQUIRED by OSHA's Hazard
Communication Standard? Answer: Annual Training
◉ Which of the following individuals normally issues an OSHA
citation? Answer: OSHA Area Director
◉ A company that receives an OSHA citation and pays the fine must
accomplish the following: Answer: Correct the violation
, ◉ Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, employers
required to develop an exposure control plan and must do all of the
following except: Answer: Require exposed personnel to get the
hepatitis B vaccination.
◉ A person capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards
and having the authority to take prompt protective action would be
considered by OSHA to be: Answer: A competent person
◉ A person who possesses a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing would be considered by OSHA to be: Answer:
A qualified person.
◉ Which of the following Hazard Analysis Methods uses a deductive
or backward thinking logic: Answer: Fault Tree
◉ Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHA Act: Answer: Is the General Duty
Clause
◉ How many days does an employer have to contest an OSHA
citation: Answer: 15 working days from receipt of citation.
◉ What recourse do employers cited and fined by OSHA have?
Answer: Appeal to OSHA and the Review Commission.
