STS Practice Questions and Answers
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 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
