STSC Exam Study
Terms in this set (160)
Accident analysis is PRIMARILY used as a(n)? Indicator of problem areas
Accident costs such as loss in earning power, loss of time by Indirect costs
supervision, damage to tools and equipment, and cost of
training a new worker are also called
The action MOST likely to produce severe injuries or a high Unusual and non-routine tasks
probability of accidents is
The action taken to free equipment from any electric De-energize
connection and/or electric charge is called
All instruction manuals & operating procedure books for new Communicate the information to the affected workers
equipment has been read by the STS. Upon completion of
reading what should be done with them?
All lanyards and vertical lifelines have a minimum breaking 5000 pounds
strength of _______ pounds per worker
All the following are required on a confined space permit The name of the CEO or President
EXCEPT (permit space to be entered, purpose of entry, name of
CEO, date and the authorized duration of the entry permit)
Another contracting crew is spraying hazardous materials in Determine the hazards of the materials being sprayed and take appropriate protective
your crews work area. Your company has a respirator program. actions for the crew
Supervisor should
Arrange the following hazard control steps in the most 2-engineer out the hazard if possible, 1-guard hazard, 3-educate personnel
appropriate sequence: (1) guard hazard, (2) engineer out
hazard, if possible, (3) educate personnel
A bench grinder should have the tool rest adjusted to tool rest within 1/8 inch of the grinding wheel, and 1/4 inch of the wheel
within_____inch of the wheel, and the tongue guard should be
adjusted to within_____inch of the wheel
The BEST approach for reducing incidents involving human Utilize engineering controls
error is to
The Best descriptor of the barrier cream function is Inhibit contact of solvent with skin surface
The BEST descriptor of the legal premise of "chain of custody" Documentation of possession
is?
The best evaluation of tasks descriptor involving steps, hazards Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
and solutions is...
The BEST indicator of training effectiveness is Increase in effectiveness of job performance
The BEST method to control or eliminate a hazard is to Utilize engineering controls
The BEST safe ladder practice is Face the ladder when ascending and descending
A break in elevation of ______ requires that either steps, 19 inches
ramps, or ladders must be provided
A certified Safety Trained Supervisor is expected to... seek methods to improve your knowledge and understanding of methods, techniques and
practices for protection of workers. STS Code of ethics
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The class of employees that has the GREATEST potential for New employees
accidents is
Collars, couplings, cams, clutches, flywheels, shaft ends, Rotating Motion
spindles, meshing gears, and horizontal or vertical shafting are
all examples of what type of mechanical hazard?
Communication is BEST defined as Sharing information and/or ideas with others and being understood
Competent person One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or
working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who
has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them
A container for gasoline should be: Metal with UL specified non-spill cap
A crew member deliberately violates a safety procedure. What Stop work, write formal complaint and explain
should be done?
A CSP and licensed professional engineer asks a supervisor to The STS Code of Ethics permits STSs to engage in work when they are qualified by
informally review a series of fall protection plans for a experience in the specific technical fields involved, as well as by education.
warehouse construction project. The supervisor has adequately
reviewed these types of plans for years, although without an
engineering degree or formal fall protection system design
education. Which statement most represents a reasonable
interpretation of the STS Code of Ethics?
De-energize To free from any electric connection and/or electric charge
Development of emergency plans begins with Conducting a basic risk assessment
During a heatstroke, which symptom(s) would a worker Profuse sweating and cool moist skin
UNLIKELY experience (severe headache, profuse sweating
and cool moist skin, loss of consciousness, rapid temperature
rises and hot dry skin)
During a periodic inspection of chains, the condition that Painted links
LEAST affects metallurgic failure:
Each employee on a scaffold more than_____feet above a 10 feet
lower level shall be provided with fall protection to prevent
from falling to a lower level
Effective training is enhanced by using lesson plans which are Provide the instructor with standardized guidance for training session
designed to?
Employees required to use PPE must be trained in all areas How to purchase PPE
EXCEPT?
An employee without eye protection, is observed installing Contact supervisor and discuss the situation
parts at a bench. This is not a hazardous operation, but it is a
posted "eye protection" area. Which of the following is the
BEST course of action?
An employer must provide employees with information and When the chemicals are used below the exposure limit
training on hazardous chemicals in their work area EXCEPT
Employers should perform safety inspections Frequently and regularly
Enclosures for noise control are designed to Reduce sound pressure
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Terms in this set (160)
Accident analysis is PRIMARILY used as a(n)? Indicator of problem areas
Accident costs such as loss in earning power, loss of time by Indirect costs
supervision, damage to tools and equipment, and cost of
training a new worker are also called
The action MOST likely to produce severe injuries or a high Unusual and non-routine tasks
probability of accidents is
The action taken to free equipment from any electric De-energize
connection and/or electric charge is called
All instruction manuals & operating procedure books for new Communicate the information to the affected workers
equipment has been read by the STS. Upon completion of
reading what should be done with them?
All lanyards and vertical lifelines have a minimum breaking 5000 pounds
strength of _______ pounds per worker
All the following are required on a confined space permit The name of the CEO or President
EXCEPT (permit space to be entered, purpose of entry, name of
CEO, date and the authorized duration of the entry permit)
Another contracting crew is spraying hazardous materials in Determine the hazards of the materials being sprayed and take appropriate protective
your crews work area. Your company has a respirator program. actions for the crew
Supervisor should
Arrange the following hazard control steps in the most 2-engineer out the hazard if possible, 1-guard hazard, 3-educate personnel
appropriate sequence: (1) guard hazard, (2) engineer out
hazard, if possible, (3) educate personnel
A bench grinder should have the tool rest adjusted to tool rest within 1/8 inch of the grinding wheel, and 1/4 inch of the wheel
within_____inch of the wheel, and the tongue guard should be
adjusted to within_____inch of the wheel
The BEST approach for reducing incidents involving human Utilize engineering controls
error is to
The Best descriptor of the barrier cream function is Inhibit contact of solvent with skin surface
The BEST descriptor of the legal premise of "chain of custody" Documentation of possession
is?
The best evaluation of tasks descriptor involving steps, hazards Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
and solutions is...
The BEST indicator of training effectiveness is Increase in effectiveness of job performance
The BEST method to control or eliminate a hazard is to Utilize engineering controls
The BEST safe ladder practice is Face the ladder when ascending and descending
A break in elevation of ______ requires that either steps, 19 inches
ramps, or ladders must be provided
A certified Safety Trained Supervisor is expected to... seek methods to improve your knowledge and understanding of methods, techniques and
practices for protection of workers. STS Code of ethics
1 of 9 2/4/2026
, STSC Exam Study
The class of employees that has the GREATEST potential for New employees
accidents is
Collars, couplings, cams, clutches, flywheels, shaft ends, Rotating Motion
spindles, meshing gears, and horizontal or vertical shafting are
all examples of what type of mechanical hazard?
Communication is BEST defined as Sharing information and/or ideas with others and being understood
Competent person One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or
working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who
has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them
A container for gasoline should be: Metal with UL specified non-spill cap
A crew member deliberately violates a safety procedure. What Stop work, write formal complaint and explain
should be done?
A CSP and licensed professional engineer asks a supervisor to The STS Code of Ethics permits STSs to engage in work when they are qualified by
informally review a series of fall protection plans for a experience in the specific technical fields involved, as well as by education.
warehouse construction project. The supervisor has adequately
reviewed these types of plans for years, although without an
engineering degree or formal fall protection system design
education. Which statement most represents a reasonable
interpretation of the STS Code of Ethics?
De-energize To free from any electric connection and/or electric charge
Development of emergency plans begins with Conducting a basic risk assessment
During a heatstroke, which symptom(s) would a worker Profuse sweating and cool moist skin
UNLIKELY experience (severe headache, profuse sweating
and cool moist skin, loss of consciousness, rapid temperature
rises and hot dry skin)
During a periodic inspection of chains, the condition that Painted links
LEAST affects metallurgic failure:
Each employee on a scaffold more than_____feet above a 10 feet
lower level shall be provided with fall protection to prevent
from falling to a lower level
Effective training is enhanced by using lesson plans which are Provide the instructor with standardized guidance for training session
designed to?
Employees required to use PPE must be trained in all areas How to purchase PPE
EXCEPT?
An employee without eye protection, is observed installing Contact supervisor and discuss the situation
parts at a bench. This is not a hazardous operation, but it is a
posted "eye protection" area. Which of the following is the
BEST course of action?
An employer must provide employees with information and When the chemicals are used below the exposure limit
training on hazardous chemicals in their work area EXCEPT
Employers should perform safety inspections Frequently and regularly
Enclosures for noise control are designed to Reduce sound pressure
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