ASP/CSP Exam Prep Flash Cards
Safety Policy - correct answer A broad statement outlining an organizational commitment to
safety
Organization - correct answer Structure of authority and activity relationships using resources
at hand to meet objectives
Management - correct answer Function of planning, organization coordinating and measuring
information and using the data to persuade an organization to move in a specific direction.
Leadership setting the tone.
Safety Program - correct answer A broad set of plans and policies addressing the safety goals of
an organization
Plan - correct answer A plan is documented strategy for getting something accomplished -- it
may or may not be implemented
Project - correct answer An undertaking to complete a specific task or goal
Project Management - correct answer The discipline of planning, organizing and managing
resources to successfully complete project goals and objectives
Gantt Chart - correct answer A bar chart illustrating a project schedule
What were Heinrich's major contribution to safety? - correct answer 88% of accidents caused
by unsafe "acts", remainder caused by unsafe conditions or acts of god. Also the three E's of
injury prevention: Engineering, education and enforcement.
What is theory X and theory Y, and who authored it? - correct answer Douglas McGregor is the
author. Theory X assumes people are lazy and not fond of job, and therefore need external
reward and punishment. Theory Y assumes people are ambitious and self-motivated, therefore
employees are internally motivated.
What type of injuries are recordable per OSHA? - correct answer Anything above first aid.
Any work-related fatality.
Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work,
restricted work, or transfer to another job.
Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.
Any work-related diagnosed case of cancer, chronic irreversible diseases, fractured or cracked
bones or teeth, and punctured eardrums.
, There are also special recording criteria for work-related cases involving: needlesticks and
sharps injuries; medical removal; hearing loss; and tuberculosis.
How long do you keep employee medical records? - correct answer Duration of their
employment + 30 years
How long do you keep employee exposure records? - correct answer At least 30 years
Employer must inform workers of the existence, location and availability of those
____________ & _____________. - correct answer Medical and exposure records.
Define Risk - correct answer Probability X Severity
What is the risk management process? - correct answer Risk identification, Risk analysis, risk
elimination or reduction, risk financing, administration of the risk management process.
Define Threshold Risk Model - correct answer There is a safe level to which everyone can be
exposed without increasing probability of becoming sick. A model used in IH
Define No Threshold Risk Model - correct answer There is no safe level. Every exposure
increases probability of becoming sick. Model for ionizing radiation.
ALARA - correct answer As low as reasonably achievable.
Incident rate - correct answer # of incidents * 200000/ hours worked by all employees
What are DART cases? - correct answer Days away, restricted work, and job transfer
What are the sections of an insurance contract - correct answer 1. Delcarations 2. Conditions 3.
Exclusions
Workers compensation - correct answer No fault insurance for injured workers that protects
the worker by compensating them for medical care, missing work, and disability/impairment. It
also protects employer by limiting their liability.
Experience modification rate - correct answer Calculated over 3 years (skipping most recent).
Claims related to peers. [EMR of 1 (standard); EMR of <1 = claims lower than peers; EMR of > 1
claims higher than peers (higher risk)]
Warranty - correct answer Performance regarding implied and explicit claims. The product did
not perform as stated.
Negligence - correct answer Conduct of behavior of a person or company. You did not do what
a reasonable person would have done.
Strict Liability - correct answer A product with unreasonably dangerous characteristics. You can
be still be responsbile even though you may have not have known of the hazard. ex. Asbestos
Tort - correct answer A wrongful act of failure to use due care for which civil action can result
Safety Policy - correct answer A broad statement outlining an organizational commitment to
safety
Organization - correct answer Structure of authority and activity relationships using resources
at hand to meet objectives
Management - correct answer Function of planning, organization coordinating and measuring
information and using the data to persuade an organization to move in a specific direction.
Leadership setting the tone.
Safety Program - correct answer A broad set of plans and policies addressing the safety goals of
an organization
Plan - correct answer A plan is documented strategy for getting something accomplished -- it
may or may not be implemented
Project - correct answer An undertaking to complete a specific task or goal
Project Management - correct answer The discipline of planning, organizing and managing
resources to successfully complete project goals and objectives
Gantt Chart - correct answer A bar chart illustrating a project schedule
What were Heinrich's major contribution to safety? - correct answer 88% of accidents caused
by unsafe "acts", remainder caused by unsafe conditions or acts of god. Also the three E's of
injury prevention: Engineering, education and enforcement.
What is theory X and theory Y, and who authored it? - correct answer Douglas McGregor is the
author. Theory X assumes people are lazy and not fond of job, and therefore need external
reward and punishment. Theory Y assumes people are ambitious and self-motivated, therefore
employees are internally motivated.
What type of injuries are recordable per OSHA? - correct answer Anything above first aid.
Any work-related fatality.
Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work,
restricted work, or transfer to another job.
Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.
Any work-related diagnosed case of cancer, chronic irreversible diseases, fractured or cracked
bones or teeth, and punctured eardrums.
, There are also special recording criteria for work-related cases involving: needlesticks and
sharps injuries; medical removal; hearing loss; and tuberculosis.
How long do you keep employee medical records? - correct answer Duration of their
employment + 30 years
How long do you keep employee exposure records? - correct answer At least 30 years
Employer must inform workers of the existence, location and availability of those
____________ & _____________. - correct answer Medical and exposure records.
Define Risk - correct answer Probability X Severity
What is the risk management process? - correct answer Risk identification, Risk analysis, risk
elimination or reduction, risk financing, administration of the risk management process.
Define Threshold Risk Model - correct answer There is a safe level to which everyone can be
exposed without increasing probability of becoming sick. A model used in IH
Define No Threshold Risk Model - correct answer There is no safe level. Every exposure
increases probability of becoming sick. Model for ionizing radiation.
ALARA - correct answer As low as reasonably achievable.
Incident rate - correct answer # of incidents * 200000/ hours worked by all employees
What are DART cases? - correct answer Days away, restricted work, and job transfer
What are the sections of an insurance contract - correct answer 1. Delcarations 2. Conditions 3.
Exclusions
Workers compensation - correct answer No fault insurance for injured workers that protects
the worker by compensating them for medical care, missing work, and disability/impairment. It
also protects employer by limiting their liability.
Experience modification rate - correct answer Calculated over 3 years (skipping most recent).
Claims related to peers. [EMR of 1 (standard); EMR of <1 = claims lower than peers; EMR of > 1
claims higher than peers (higher risk)]
Warranty - correct answer Performance regarding implied and explicit claims. The product did
not perform as stated.
Negligence - correct answer Conduct of behavior of a person or company. You did not do what
a reasonable person would have done.
Strict Liability - correct answer A product with unreasonably dangerous characteristics. You can
be still be responsbile even though you may have not have known of the hazard. ex. Asbestos
Tort - correct answer A wrongful act of failure to use due care for which civil action can result
