STSC EXAM Questions AND Correct Answers
A container used for oily rags must be:
A. Placed in a plastic container.
B. Placed in an approved metal can and covered with lid.
C. Placed in a metal can.
D. Placed in a labeled bucket. - ✔✔B
A device that prevents the back-flow mixing of oxygen and acetylene
is called a:
A. Pressure relief.
B. Check valve.
C. Screw plug.
D. vent terminus. - ✔✔B
A first responder trained supervisor sees sparks and observes a
worker fall to the ground while using power tools. The supervisor
should:
A. Secure sources of electricity, send someone to call for emergency
services, asses the worker's injuries, care for the victim within the
limits of responders training.
B. Immediately send someone to call for emergency services, check
the victim for respirations and pulse, start CPR and give them oxygen.
C. Call for emergency services, check the victim for respirations and
pulse, and start CPR or apply the AED.
,D. Check the victim for respirations and a pulse, send someone to call
for emergency services, remove the victim from the work area and
start First Aid and CPR as appropriate. - ✔✔A
A Foreman requests that the STSC conduct samples on the dust from a
grinding operation. The STSC has no experience with collecting
samples. The STSC should:
A. Notify superintendent that STS is not qualified and recommend the
company gets a qualified person to collect samples.
B. Read up on specific materials and perform sampling.
C. Recommend proceeding with job without sampling.
D. Put crew in respirators. - ✔✔A
A group of managers and supervisors are reviewing the emergency
planning and response. Communications and procedures were tested,
but no equipment was mobilized nor hands on performed. This type
of exercise is called a:
A. Table top.
B. Funcional.
C. Tactical drill.
D. Full-scale scenario. - ✔✔A
A hearing conservation program is triggered when sound levels reach
the 85-decibel action limit. What is the PRIMARY purpose of annual
audio metric testing?
,A. To establish the appropriate noise reduction rating (NRR).
B. To prevent occupational hearing loss.
C. To comply with safety regulations.
D. To monitor workers' hearing health. - ✔✔D
A heavy equipment operator must:
A. Have a valid state driver's license.
B. Be properly trained and authorized.
C. Have worked on the site for at least a week.
D. Be OSHA certified. - ✔✔B
A key factor for implementing a good Safety Program involves:
A. Getting employees motivated.
B. Having a good training program.
C. Getting foreman and supervisors involved.
D. Cheaper insurance. - ✔✔C
A ladder must extend above the working surface:
A. 0.3 meter (1 foot).
B. 1 meter (3 feet).
C. 2 meters (6 feet).
D. 3 meters (9 feet). - ✔✔B
, A worker reports that a ladder has a split up the side rail, the BEST
action is to:
A. Continue using and replace at end of week.
B. Use a 2x4 board as a splint for side rail.
C. Remove from service, tag it, and inform crew not to use it
D. Secure with doc tape and continue usage. - ✔✔C
After an accident, the priority is taking care of any injured persons.
What should be the next priority?
A. Secure the area.
B. Make statements about the cause.
C. Start interviewing people.
D. Start your accident report. - ✔✔A
After safety training is completed, there are many ways to encourage
workplace safety performance. The BEST examples of leadership
include:
A. Setting a good example, encouraging safe behavior, follow up on
complaints and hazard reports.
B. Setting a good example, strictly enforcing all safety requirements,
follow up on complaints, and hazard reports.
C. Encouraging safe behavior, require persons that report problems to
fix them, setting a good example.
A container used for oily rags must be:
A. Placed in a plastic container.
B. Placed in an approved metal can and covered with lid.
C. Placed in a metal can.
D. Placed in a labeled bucket. - ✔✔B
A device that prevents the back-flow mixing of oxygen and acetylene
is called a:
A. Pressure relief.
B. Check valve.
C. Screw plug.
D. vent terminus. - ✔✔B
A first responder trained supervisor sees sparks and observes a
worker fall to the ground while using power tools. The supervisor
should:
A. Secure sources of electricity, send someone to call for emergency
services, asses the worker's injuries, care for the victim within the
limits of responders training.
B. Immediately send someone to call for emergency services, check
the victim for respirations and pulse, start CPR and give them oxygen.
C. Call for emergency services, check the victim for respirations and
pulse, and start CPR or apply the AED.
,D. Check the victim for respirations and a pulse, send someone to call
for emergency services, remove the victim from the work area and
start First Aid and CPR as appropriate. - ✔✔A
A Foreman requests that the STSC conduct samples on the dust from a
grinding operation. The STSC has no experience with collecting
samples. The STSC should:
A. Notify superintendent that STS is not qualified and recommend the
company gets a qualified person to collect samples.
B. Read up on specific materials and perform sampling.
C. Recommend proceeding with job without sampling.
D. Put crew in respirators. - ✔✔A
A group of managers and supervisors are reviewing the emergency
planning and response. Communications and procedures were tested,
but no equipment was mobilized nor hands on performed. This type
of exercise is called a:
A. Table top.
B. Funcional.
C. Tactical drill.
D. Full-scale scenario. - ✔✔A
A hearing conservation program is triggered when sound levels reach
the 85-decibel action limit. What is the PRIMARY purpose of annual
audio metric testing?
,A. To establish the appropriate noise reduction rating (NRR).
B. To prevent occupational hearing loss.
C. To comply with safety regulations.
D. To monitor workers' hearing health. - ✔✔D
A heavy equipment operator must:
A. Have a valid state driver's license.
B. Be properly trained and authorized.
C. Have worked on the site for at least a week.
D. Be OSHA certified. - ✔✔B
A key factor for implementing a good Safety Program involves:
A. Getting employees motivated.
B. Having a good training program.
C. Getting foreman and supervisors involved.
D. Cheaper insurance. - ✔✔C
A ladder must extend above the working surface:
A. 0.3 meter (1 foot).
B. 1 meter (3 feet).
C. 2 meters (6 feet).
D. 3 meters (9 feet). - ✔✔B
, A worker reports that a ladder has a split up the side rail, the BEST
action is to:
A. Continue using and replace at end of week.
B. Use a 2x4 board as a splint for side rail.
C. Remove from service, tag it, and inform crew not to use it
D. Secure with doc tape and continue usage. - ✔✔C
After an accident, the priority is taking care of any injured persons.
What should be the next priority?
A. Secure the area.
B. Make statements about the cause.
C. Start interviewing people.
D. Start your accident report. - ✔✔A
After safety training is completed, there are many ways to encourage
workplace safety performance. The BEST examples of leadership
include:
A. Setting a good example, encouraging safe behavior, follow up on
complaints and hazard reports.
B. Setting a good example, strictly enforcing all safety requirements,
follow up on complaints, and hazard reports.
C. Encouraging safe behavior, require persons that report problems to
fix them, setting a good example.
