40 HR HAZWOPER PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Which level of protection requires a full-face air-purifying respirator (APR)? -
ANSWERLevel C
When should respirators be inspected? - ANSWERBefore and after each use
Which of the following statements best describes one of the benefits of using the
buddy system? - ANSWERChecks condition of partner's PPE
Which statement is always true of the "buddy system"? - ANSWERThe buddy
system is required when working in the exclusion zone
If workers believe they have been instructed to use the wrong type of protective
equipment, what should be done first? - ANSWERTell the site safety officer or
designated representative
How many days of on-site, supervised field experience are required to start work at a
hazardous waste site? - ANSWER3
How many hours of annual refresher training are required to maintain certification? -
ANSWER8
Which of the following respirators gives the highest level of respiratory protection? -
ANSWERSCBA
What is the term used to describe an air-purifying cartridge that has become
saturated? - ANSWERBreakthrough
Which condition is more likely to result from an acute chemical exposure? -
ANSWERDizziness
How does OSHA treat the names of workers who report violations? -
ANSWEROSHA keeps names confidential upon request
A PVC-lined drum with a drumhead configuration consisting of two bungs indicates
the drum was designated to hold: - ANSWERCorrosive liquids
During a routine site inspection, a leaking drum is found. What should be done first?
- ANSWERNotify the site safety and health officer
A half-face air-purifying respirator has an assigned protection factor of: - ANSWER10
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Which level of protection requires a full-face air-purifying respirator (APR)? -
ANSWERLevel C
When should respirators be inspected? - ANSWERBefore and after each use
Which of the following statements best describes one of the benefits of using the
buddy system? - ANSWERChecks condition of partner's PPE
Which statement is always true of the "buddy system"? - ANSWERThe buddy
system is required when working in the exclusion zone
If workers believe they have been instructed to use the wrong type of protective
equipment, what should be done first? - ANSWERTell the site safety officer or
designated representative
How many days of on-site, supervised field experience are required to start work at a
hazardous waste site? - ANSWER3
How many hours of annual refresher training are required to maintain certification? -
ANSWER8
Which of the following respirators gives the highest level of respiratory protection? -
ANSWERSCBA
What is the term used to describe an air-purifying cartridge that has become
saturated? - ANSWERBreakthrough
Which condition is more likely to result from an acute chemical exposure? -
ANSWERDizziness
How does OSHA treat the names of workers who report violations? -
ANSWEROSHA keeps names confidential upon request
A PVC-lined drum with a drumhead configuration consisting of two bungs indicates
the drum was designated to hold: - ANSWERCorrosive liquids
During a routine site inspection, a leaking drum is found. What should be done first?
- ANSWERNotify the site safety and health officer
A half-face air-purifying respirator has an assigned protection factor of: - ANSWER10
