HAZWOPER 40 SECTION 3
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Why is site characterization so important? - ANSWERIdentify site hazards
Evaluate possible effects on workers and the environment
Select appropriate protection
Continuous process
Name the 3 phases of site characterization - ANSWERPhase 1: Preliminary
assessment
Phase 2: Initial onsite survey
Phase 3: Ongoing monitoring
Most ____ have an expiration date, and work must be completed prior to expiration
or you must re-apply for an extension. - ANSWERPermits
Are all subcontractors required to have 40-hour HAZWOPER training if there is a
potential for exposure to health and safety hazards? - ANSWERYes
True or False: The health and safety plan must be in writing - ANSWERTrue
Why do we need a SS-HASP? - ANSWERIdentify, control, and evaluate the possible
hazards
What are the 3 major site specific HASP training elements? - ANSWERPPE
Air Monitoring requirements
Site Control
Where should a workers training records be maintained? - ANSWEROff-site in
project file
Where is Phase 1 site characterization completed? - ANSWEROff-site
When is Phase 1 site characterization completed? - ANSWERPrior to entry
During initial site surveys, you should first look for signs of ____ above and below
ground. - ANSWERHazards
What are the two major functions of site characterization phase 3? -
ANSWERMonitor emissions
Any changes to site are immediately noted and workers stay protected
Assure that potentially dangerous materials are not affecting other areas
What does Phase 1 site characterization involve? - ANSWERInterviews
Records research
Utilities records
Obtaining permits
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Why is site characterization so important? - ANSWERIdentify site hazards
Evaluate possible effects on workers and the environment
Select appropriate protection
Continuous process
Name the 3 phases of site characterization - ANSWERPhase 1: Preliminary
assessment
Phase 2: Initial onsite survey
Phase 3: Ongoing monitoring
Most ____ have an expiration date, and work must be completed prior to expiration
or you must re-apply for an extension. - ANSWERPermits
Are all subcontractors required to have 40-hour HAZWOPER training if there is a
potential for exposure to health and safety hazards? - ANSWERYes
True or False: The health and safety plan must be in writing - ANSWERTrue
Why do we need a SS-HASP? - ANSWERIdentify, control, and evaluate the possible
hazards
What are the 3 major site specific HASP training elements? - ANSWERPPE
Air Monitoring requirements
Site Control
Where should a workers training records be maintained? - ANSWEROff-site in
project file
Where is Phase 1 site characterization completed? - ANSWEROff-site
When is Phase 1 site characterization completed? - ANSWERPrior to entry
During initial site surveys, you should first look for signs of ____ above and below
ground. - ANSWERHazards
What are the two major functions of site characterization phase 3? -
ANSWERMonitor emissions
Any changes to site are immediately noted and workers stay protected
Assure that potentially dangerous materials are not affecting other areas
What does Phase 1 site characterization involve? - ANSWERInterviews
Records research
Utilities records
Obtaining permits
