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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? -
✔✔Earthquake
Which conveyor type is most associated with production lines where heavy
materials must be moved? - ✔✔Chain
How should compressed gas cylinders be stored? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Recognizing and controlling hazards
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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? - ✔✔Be honest, fair, and impartial
Which must a forklift operator do BEFORE each lift? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Contact the utility company
Which hazard control method relies solely on workers correctly and
consistently using it to reduce chances of exposure? - ✔✔Personal
Protective Equipment
In which condition are protective valve covers on compressed gas cylinders
allowed to be secured? - ✔✔Usage
How many standards are included in the BCSP Code of Ethics? - ✔✔8
To make an effective Job Safety Analysis (JSA), which steps should be
included? - ✔✔Select a job, break the job down into steps, locate
hazards, develop mitigations, and review the JSA often
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Which option is ergonomically correct when selecting hand tools? -
✔✔Select tools that produce minimal vibration
Which is a good assumption for supervisors to make concerning
employees? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Between the shoulder and knuckle
Which is an example of a motor vehicle operation safety device? -
✔✔Seat Belt
What is the term for the lowest temperature at which a vapor producing
spark can ignite without the presence of a spark? - ✔✔Auto ignition
source
A limited scope audit is intended to do which? - ✔✔Ensure corporate
requirements are being followed
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Which individual training method for crisis situations uses the elements of
practice and repetition of simulated real events? - ✔✔Drill
Which are the three sides of the fire triangle? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Free-fall distance
In which situation should water be used as an extinguishing agent? -
✔✔Paper
Which common value or ethical code of conduct is known among EHS
professionals? - ✔✔Protection of people, property, and the environment
Which is the MINIMUM load capacity on a step ladder? - ✔✔250 lbs/113
kg
Leaking compressed gasses can cause which scenario? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Administrative
Which position is the qualified individual whose responsibility is to detect
and prevent the spread of fires during welding and cutting activities? -
✔✔Fire watch