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Which is BEST described as a sudden motion of the ground that may cause surface faulting, ground shaking, and ground failure? - Answer Earthquake Which conveyor type is most associated with production lines where heavy materials must be moved? - Answer Chain How should compressed gas cylinders be stored? - Answer Upright and secured, with protective caps Which airborne material is made up partly of carbon or soot particles and generally contains liquid droplets as well as dry particles? - Answer Smoke A worker recently brought a safety hazard to the attention of their supervisor. The supervisor conducted a job risk assessment and determined that there were several hazards associated with the worker's job that had the potential to cause injury. What is this an example of? - Answer Recognizing and controlling hazards What does the Board of Certified Safety Professionals require of its members to observe? Which of the following professional standards are required by the BCSP Code of Ethics? - Answer Be honest, fair, and impartial Which must a forklift operator do BEFORE each lift? - Answer Conduct a thorough, documented inspection A mobile crane has been moved to a new area of the project where overhead power lines are present. Which is the FIRST step that must be taken? - Answer Contact the utility company Which hazard control method relies solely on workers correctly and consistently using it to reduce chances of exposure? - Answer Personal Protective Equipment In which condition are protective valve covers on compressed gas cylinders allowed to be secured? - Answer Usage How many standards are included in the BCSP Code of Ethics? - Answer 8 To make an effective Job Safety Analysis (JSA), which steps should be included? - Answer Select a job, break the job down into steps, locate hazards, develop mitigations, and review the JSA often Which option is ergonomically correct when selecting hand tools? - Answer Select tools that produce minimal vibration Which is a good assumption for supervisors to make concerning employees? - Answer Never expect employees to do jobs they are not trained to do Which describes the ideal body position for a person working at a computer work station? - Answer Arms hanging and relaxed at the shoulder, arms bent at right angles at the elbows, hands in line with the body When manually lifting materials, at which height of the object above the floor should the lift begin? - Answer Between the shoulder and knuckle Which is an example of a motor vehicle operation safety device? - Answer Seat Belt What is the term for the lowest temperature at which a vapor producing spark can ignite without the presence of a spark? - Answer Auto ignition source A limited scope audit is intended to do which? - Answer Ensure corporate requirements are being followed Which individual training method for crisis situations uses the elements of practice and repetition of simulated real events? - Answer Drill Which are the three sides of the fire triangle? - Answer Heat, Oxygen, Fuel What is the term for the distance of the fall from the point of attachment to the activation of the fall protection equipment? - Answer Free-fall distance In which situation should water be used as an extinguishing agent? - Answer Paper Which common value or ethical code of conduct is known among EHS professionals? - Answer Protection of people, property, and the environment Which is the MINIMUM load capacity on a step ladder? - Answer 250 lbs/113 kg Leaking compressed gasses can cause which scenario? - Answer Oxygen-deficient atmosphere; poisonous gas clouds indoors, and explosions Which hazard control is best described as when work rotations, policies, and directives are being used? - Answer Administrative Which position is the qualified individual whose responsibility is to detect and prevent the spread of fires during welding and cutting activities? - Answer Fire watch Who is the person who is knowledgeable in the operation to be involved and competent to judge the hazards involved? - Answer Qualified Which type of occupational exposure from welding causes acute health disorders such as headache, fatigue, cough, and a metallic taste in the mouth? - Answer Metal Fume Fever When operating a narrow-aisle forklift, which behavior is a common unsafe operating practice? - Answer Feet extending outside the operator's compartment Why is it important that the BCSP Code of Ethics is understood? - Answer The code sets forth the code of ethics and professional standard to be observed by holders of documents of certification conferred by the BCSP Which BEST defines an incident that occurs when a worker's center of gravity is thrown off balance? - Answer Slip and fall Which heat-related illness has symptoms of headache, nausea, vertigo, weakness, thirst, and giddiness? - Answer Heat Exhaustion Which organ is the MOST vulnerable to laser energy? - Answer Eyes When assessing the installation of a traffic control package, which is a significant hazard that workers face? - Answer Struck-by Behavioral profiles identify multiple characteristics of a workplace violence perpetrator. Which is the single MOST significant factor? - Answer A previous history of violence Which is considered a common mistake when supervisors attempt to influence change in an organization? - Answer Acting in advance of seeking input Which is a characteristic of a behavior-based safety program? - Answer Identification and targeting of actions that affect safety Which is the MINIMUM clearance for cranes for 50 kv or lower power lines? - Answer 10 feet While walking though an active work site, a supervisor notices several unsafe conditions in a work area controlled by another department. After stopping the work, what should the supervisor do? - Answer Immediately inform the controlling supervisor of the unsafe condition and document the findings. If people in authority want others to follow their example, then what should they do? - Answer Model the behavior they expect Which hands-on method of training technique is a combination of on-the-job training and classroom training? - Answer Apprenticeship What is the key indicator of workplace violence? - Answer Direct threats At a MINIMUM, which length of an extension ladder should be used to access the top of a 25 ft (7.6m) tank? (ANSI A14.2-1990, Table 23) - Answer 30 ft. (9.1m) Which characteristic BEST defines forklifts without a load? - Answer They are harder to steer than one with a load Which has been added to help bridge the communication gap in the revised Hazard Communication Standard safety data sheet? - Answer Pictograms Which is a fundamental measure for controlling exposure to atmospheric dangers in confined spaces? - Answer Ventilation Which level of hierarchy control isolates workers from the hazard? - Answer Engineering While performing construction work, at what height should platforms be fitted with guardrail systems to prevent a person from falling? - Answer 6 feet (1.8 m) The BCSP Code of Ethics requires certificants to undertake assignments under only which circumstance? - Answer Undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields involved Under which condition can a qualified person be permitted to defeat or bypass an electrical safety interlock? - Answer When troubleshooting or testing equipment Which airborne material is usually a formless fluid that occupies space? - Answer Gases Which is one of the fastest-growing illicit drug problems in the United States? - Answer Opioid abuse Exposure to cold temperatures is an ergonomic stress factor because it reduces the dexterity and sensitivity of which body part? - Answer Hands Which is the MOST common right invoked by employees under the OSHA Act? - Answer The right to review information Which is the purpose for securing a hazardous material site control? - Answer To protect the public and environment from contamination How should forklifts cross railroad tracks? - Answer Diagonally Which is MOST important for protecting against on-site fires while conducting hot work activities? - Answer Fire extinguisher Which are the protection requirements of the general area when welding is being performed? - Answer Signage, reflectivity, protective screens How long does it take to acclimate to a hot work environment? - Answer 5-7 days which is an effective communication technique that supervisors can use passively? - Answer Management by walking around Which is the one-on-one observation method used to complete a job hazard analysis (JHA)? - Answer The supervisor selecting the job they wish to analyze and then choosing the worker to collaborate with on the JHA Which is the preferred order of rescue in the event of a confined space emergency? - Answer Self-rescue, nonentry rescue, entry rescue Which grouping includes three wastes that are ALL considered universal hazardous waste? - Answer Mercury thermostats, latex paints, antifreeze