CHST EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE!!!!
Is a trench considered an excavation? - (ANSWER)Yes
What is the distance a worker needs to maintain from power lines? - (ANSWER)10ft
What does the severity of electric shock depend on? - (ANSWER)Path of current, amount of current,
duration of exposure
True or false: electrical current as low as 75 milliamps can cause death? - (ANSWER)True
What are some examples of surcharge loads? - (ANSWER)Spoils pile and equip being too close to walls
What is the correct extension cord for construction? - (ANSWER)3 wire type designed for hard or extra
hard use
True or false: Exposed metal parts of equipment should be grounded - (ANSWER)True
How does a gfci protect against electrical shock? - (ANSWER)Detects the difference in current between
the black and white wires
How can overloaded circuit hazards be controlled? - (ANSWER)Through the use of electrical protective
devices
What are some examples of electrical protective devices? - (ANSWER)Gfcis, fuses, circuit breakers
What is static electricity? - (ANSWER)An electric charge that cannot move
How wide must the platform of a scaffold be? - (ANSWER)18 inches
, CHST EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE!!!!
The platform of a scaffold must be capable of supporting its weight and __________ times the maximum
load. - (ANSWER)Four
The ropes or wires used in suspension scaffolds must be capable of supporting ______ times the load. -
(ANSWER)Six
What should be used to restrain supported scaffold platforms from tipping? - (ANSWER)Guys, ties, or
braces
What is Fall Prevention? - (ANSWER)The process, equipment, and methods used to actually prevent a fall
from occurring.
What is fall protection? - (ANSWER)The process, equipment, and methods used to protect a worker once
a fall has occurred.
The top edge height of a guardrail should be _________ in. above the walking/working surface. -
(ANSWER)42 +/- 3
What are some common hazards associated with hot work? - (ANSWER)-Health hazards (air
contaminants from welding operations [iron oxide, zinc, beryllium, copper], burns, burns to the eyes
from flashes)
-Physical hazards (tripping from hoses)
-fires and explosions (igniting gases, improper storage)
What are some controls for the hazards created when performing hot work? - (ANSWER)Protect or
remove fire hazards in the area, confine heat, sparks, and slag, fire extinguishing equipment available,
ventilation
What are some common electrical hazards? - (ANSWER)Exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines,
inadequate wiring, defective or damaged cords and wires, improper use of flexible cords, improper
grounding, overloaded circuits
100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE!!!!
Is a trench considered an excavation? - (ANSWER)Yes
What is the distance a worker needs to maintain from power lines? - (ANSWER)10ft
What does the severity of electric shock depend on? - (ANSWER)Path of current, amount of current,
duration of exposure
True or false: electrical current as low as 75 milliamps can cause death? - (ANSWER)True
What are some examples of surcharge loads? - (ANSWER)Spoils pile and equip being too close to walls
What is the correct extension cord for construction? - (ANSWER)3 wire type designed for hard or extra
hard use
True or false: Exposed metal parts of equipment should be grounded - (ANSWER)True
How does a gfci protect against electrical shock? - (ANSWER)Detects the difference in current between
the black and white wires
How can overloaded circuit hazards be controlled? - (ANSWER)Through the use of electrical protective
devices
What are some examples of electrical protective devices? - (ANSWER)Gfcis, fuses, circuit breakers
What is static electricity? - (ANSWER)An electric charge that cannot move
How wide must the platform of a scaffold be? - (ANSWER)18 inches
, CHST EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE!!!!
The platform of a scaffold must be capable of supporting its weight and __________ times the maximum
load. - (ANSWER)Four
The ropes or wires used in suspension scaffolds must be capable of supporting ______ times the load. -
(ANSWER)Six
What should be used to restrain supported scaffold platforms from tipping? - (ANSWER)Guys, ties, or
braces
What is Fall Prevention? - (ANSWER)The process, equipment, and methods used to actually prevent a fall
from occurring.
What is fall protection? - (ANSWER)The process, equipment, and methods used to protect a worker once
a fall has occurred.
The top edge height of a guardrail should be _________ in. above the walking/working surface. -
(ANSWER)42 +/- 3
What are some common hazards associated with hot work? - (ANSWER)-Health hazards (air
contaminants from welding operations [iron oxide, zinc, beryllium, copper], burns, burns to the eyes
from flashes)
-Physical hazards (tripping from hoses)
-fires and explosions (igniting gases, improper storage)
What are some controls for the hazards created when performing hot work? - (ANSWER)Protect or
remove fire hazards in the area, confine heat, sparks, and slag, fire extinguishing equipment available,
ventilation
What are some common electrical hazards? - (ANSWER)Exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines,
inadequate wiring, defective or damaged cords and wires, improper use of flexible cords, improper
grounding, overloaded circuits
