Elaborate BCSP CHST Study Guide Questions and
Answers -Latest Update 2024-2025.
Which of the following is NOT a significant factor in determining the impact of an
electrocution event on a worker? - Correct Answer-The amount of electrically resistant
material present in work boots and work gloves
A Hearing Conservation Program is required under OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.52
(Occupational Noise Exposure) when workers are exposed to noise levels in excess of an
eight-hour time-weighted average of _________. - Correct Answer-90 decibels (dB)
Per 29 CFR 1926.1101, the concentration of asbestos fibers foran eight-hour exposure is
not to exceed which of the following? - Correct Answer-0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of
air
Per OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.1053, the interval between landing platforms on a
fixed ladder that uses a cage or well with multiple ladder sections must be __________. -
Correct Answer-no greater than 50 feet
How long must an employer keep information for a chemical that an employee was
exposed to and received medical treatment for? - Correct Answer-Thirty (30) years
In a construction environment, which of the following types of PPE is most suitable for
protecting the eyes from dust? - Correct Answer-Safety goggles
How frequently must electrical insulating gloves be tested toensure they adequately
protect workers against electrical shock? - Correct Answer-Every six months
The demolition subcontractor hired for an office building project has worked together with
the prime contractor for a few years and specializes in this type of work. As the prime
contractor's safety professional, you review their safety program, which is
comprehensive, has current training logs, and shows less than one first aid injury for every
two jobs. Which of the following methods would be most appropriate to deliver the site-
specific safety training? - Correct Answer-A "tailgate" review of site-specific hazards
During the finishing stages of a project, what is the hazard presented when painters and
electricians are finishing in the same room? - Correct Answer-Fire
,If a five-foot-deep trench is dug in clay material, what angle must the trench wall not
exceed? - Correct Answer-53 degrees
Lifting index (LI) is calculated by which of the following? - Correct Answer-
𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡÷𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡
Based on the hierarchy of controls, which should be the FIRST measure implemented to
reduce a painter's exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in oil-based
paint? - Correct Answer-Replace the paint with a water-based formulation.
Which of the following does a mobile-crane operator NOT need to be aware of in order to
ensure a safe lift? - Correct Answer-The width of the jib
To what part of the body does a body harness typically NOT distribute any significant fall
arrest force? - Correct Answer-Lower back
Recommended weight limit (RWL) is most accurately defined as which of the following? -
Correct Answer-The maximum weight that healthy workers could safely lift for up to eight
hours
Which of the following is the LEAST effective method for identifying injury trends at a job
site? - Correct Answer-Reviewing medical billing records
All of the following must be checked on a monthly inspection of a portable fire extinguisher
EXCEPT that the: - Correct Answer-Exterior paint is not chipped
When researching regulatory requirements, where is the most reliable source of current
OSHA standards? - Correct Answer-The Department of Labor's website
Which of the following hazards accounts for the highest fatality rate in the construction
industry? - Correct Answer-Falls
According to 29 CFR 1926.651, a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress
shall be located in trench excavations that are ____ feet or more in depth.a.four - Correct
Answer-Four
, Excavation cave-in protection is required under which of the following conditions? -
Correct Answer-The excavation mainly comprises clay or silt and is five feet in depth.
What level of electrical current is enough to potentially result in death? - Correct Answer-
75 milliamperes
Which of the following is the most common control used to prevent injuries caused by
objects striking workers? - Correct Answer-Hard hat
Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy to prevent injuries caused by objects
falling from a scaffold? - Correct Answer-Applying high-visibility reflectors on the scaffold
legs
Per OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.502, when a 200-pound load is applied in a downward
direction to the top edge of a guardrail, it shall not deflect to a height any less than
________ above the walking or working level. - Correct Answer-39 inches
Which of the following is NOT a sensor available for a multi-gas meter? - Correct Answer-
Asbestos
Which of the following tests is used to check for cracks in a grinding wheel before use? -
Correct Answer-The ring test
How does a safety professional identify which job(s) would be appropriate for a formal job
hazard analysis? - Correct Answer-The jobs that have resulted in injury or have the
potential for severe injury
Electrical bonding is best defined as: - Correct Answer-Connecting two or more objects
with a conductor
According to OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.302, the compressed-air pressure limit for
cleaning operations shall not exceed ________ psi. - Correct Answer-30
Which of the following materials or objects is NOT typically used for electrical grounding? -
Correct Answer-Ventilation ducts
Anchor points for personal fall arrest equipment should be capable of holding
__________ pounds per person. - Correct Answer-5,000
Answers -Latest Update 2024-2025.
Which of the following is NOT a significant factor in determining the impact of an
electrocution event on a worker? - Correct Answer-The amount of electrically resistant
material present in work boots and work gloves
A Hearing Conservation Program is required under OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.52
(Occupational Noise Exposure) when workers are exposed to noise levels in excess of an
eight-hour time-weighted average of _________. - Correct Answer-90 decibels (dB)
Per 29 CFR 1926.1101, the concentration of asbestos fibers foran eight-hour exposure is
not to exceed which of the following? - Correct Answer-0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of
air
Per OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.1053, the interval between landing platforms on a
fixed ladder that uses a cage or well with multiple ladder sections must be __________. -
Correct Answer-no greater than 50 feet
How long must an employer keep information for a chemical that an employee was
exposed to and received medical treatment for? - Correct Answer-Thirty (30) years
In a construction environment, which of the following types of PPE is most suitable for
protecting the eyes from dust? - Correct Answer-Safety goggles
How frequently must electrical insulating gloves be tested toensure they adequately
protect workers against electrical shock? - Correct Answer-Every six months
The demolition subcontractor hired for an office building project has worked together with
the prime contractor for a few years and specializes in this type of work. As the prime
contractor's safety professional, you review their safety program, which is
comprehensive, has current training logs, and shows less than one first aid injury for every
two jobs. Which of the following methods would be most appropriate to deliver the site-
specific safety training? - Correct Answer-A "tailgate" review of site-specific hazards
During the finishing stages of a project, what is the hazard presented when painters and
electricians are finishing in the same room? - Correct Answer-Fire
,If a five-foot-deep trench is dug in clay material, what angle must the trench wall not
exceed? - Correct Answer-53 degrees
Lifting index (LI) is calculated by which of the following? - Correct Answer-
𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡÷𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡
Based on the hierarchy of controls, which should be the FIRST measure implemented to
reduce a painter's exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in oil-based
paint? - Correct Answer-Replace the paint with a water-based formulation.
Which of the following does a mobile-crane operator NOT need to be aware of in order to
ensure a safe lift? - Correct Answer-The width of the jib
To what part of the body does a body harness typically NOT distribute any significant fall
arrest force? - Correct Answer-Lower back
Recommended weight limit (RWL) is most accurately defined as which of the following? -
Correct Answer-The maximum weight that healthy workers could safely lift for up to eight
hours
Which of the following is the LEAST effective method for identifying injury trends at a job
site? - Correct Answer-Reviewing medical billing records
All of the following must be checked on a monthly inspection of a portable fire extinguisher
EXCEPT that the: - Correct Answer-Exterior paint is not chipped
When researching regulatory requirements, where is the most reliable source of current
OSHA standards? - Correct Answer-The Department of Labor's website
Which of the following hazards accounts for the highest fatality rate in the construction
industry? - Correct Answer-Falls
According to 29 CFR 1926.651, a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress
shall be located in trench excavations that are ____ feet or more in depth.a.four - Correct
Answer-Four
, Excavation cave-in protection is required under which of the following conditions? -
Correct Answer-The excavation mainly comprises clay or silt and is five feet in depth.
What level of electrical current is enough to potentially result in death? - Correct Answer-
75 milliamperes
Which of the following is the most common control used to prevent injuries caused by
objects striking workers? - Correct Answer-Hard hat
Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy to prevent injuries caused by objects
falling from a scaffold? - Correct Answer-Applying high-visibility reflectors on the scaffold
legs
Per OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.502, when a 200-pound load is applied in a downward
direction to the top edge of a guardrail, it shall not deflect to a height any less than
________ above the walking or working level. - Correct Answer-39 inches
Which of the following is NOT a sensor available for a multi-gas meter? - Correct Answer-
Asbestos
Which of the following tests is used to check for cracks in a grinding wheel before use? -
Correct Answer-The ring test
How does a safety professional identify which job(s) would be appropriate for a formal job
hazard analysis? - Correct Answer-The jobs that have resulted in injury or have the
potential for severe injury
Electrical bonding is best defined as: - Correct Answer-Connecting two or more objects
with a conductor
According to OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.302, the compressed-air pressure limit for
cleaning operations shall not exceed ________ psi. - Correct Answer-30
Which of the following materials or objects is NOT typically used for electrical grounding? -
Correct Answer-Ventilation ducts
Anchor points for personal fall arrest equipment should be capable of holding
__________ pounds per person. - Correct Answer-5,000
