CERTIFIED HAZARD CONTROL
MANAGER (CHCM) Practice Exam
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1. Which of the following best defines the term “hazard” in the context of hazard control
management?
A) Any condition or changing set of circumstances that has the potential to cause injury,
illness, or property damage.
B) The probability that a substance will cause harm.
C) A measure of the severity of a potential incident.
D) Any object that can cause immediate physical trauma.
Answer: A
Explanation: In hazard control management, a hazard is defined as a potential source of
harm or adverse health effect. Option A correctly captures that hazards include
conditions or circumstances, not just objects. Option B refers to risk (probability ×
severity). Option C describes severity, not hazard. Option D is too narrow because
hazards can be chemical, ergonomic, biological, etc.
2. Risk is formally expressed as:
A) Hazard × Exposure
B) Severity × Probability
C) Probability × Controls
D) Severity + Frequency
Answer: B
Explanation: Risk is the product of the severity of harm and the probability of
,occurrence. While exposure is a component, the standard formula is Risk = Severity ×
Probability. Controls reduce risk but are not part of the base definition.
3. A CHCM uses the hierarchy of controls. Which order from most to least effective is
correct?
A) PPE, Engineering, Administrative, Elimination
B) Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative, PPE
C) Substitution, Elimination, PPE, Engineering
D) Administrative, Engineering, Substitution, PPE
Answer: B
Explanation: The hierarchy of controls prioritizes elimination (most effective), then
substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally PPE (least
effective). B is the only correct sequence.
4. When performing a hazard analysis, what is the first step?
A) Determine appropriate PPE
B) Select control measures
C) Identify hazards
D) Train employees
Answer: C
Explanation: Hazard identification must occur before analysis, evaluation, or control
selection. Without identifying hazards first, later steps are irrelevant.
,5. Which hazard class is associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?
A) Chemical
B) Biological
C) Ergonomic
D) Physical
Answer: C
Explanation: MSDs arise from ergonomic hazards such as repetitive motion, awkward
postures, and excessive force. Chemical, biological, and physical hazards cause different
types of harm (e.g., toxicity, infection, noise-induced hearing loss).
6. The concept of “inherently safe design” means:
A) Adding safety guards after design is complete
B) Designing equipment so hazards are eliminated, not just controlled
C) Training workers to avoid hazards
D) Using PPE as the primary control
Answer: B
Explanation: Inherently safe design eliminates hazards at the design stage (e.g., using
lower voltage, non-toxic materials). It does not rely on added guards, training, or PPE.
7. Which of the following is an administrative control?
A) Machine guard
B) Ventilation system
C) Job rotation
D) Respirator
Answer: C
Explanation: Administrative controls change how people work (e.g., job rotation, shift
, scheduling, safety procedures). Machine guards and ventilation are engineering
controls; respirator is PPE.
8. A CHCM calculates the Risk Priority Number (RPN) in FMEA as:
A) Severity × Occurrence × Detection
B) Severity × Probability × Exposure
C) Hazard × Exposure × Controls
D) Frequency × Duration × Intensity
Answer: A
Explanation: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) uses RPN = Severity ×
Occurrence × Detection. Detection refers to the likelihood of detecting the failure
before harm occurs.
9. What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
A) To assign blame after an accident
B) To identify potential hazards in specific tasks before they cause harm
C) To calculate workers’ compensation costs
D) To design new equipment
Answer: B
Explanation: JHA breaks jobs into steps to identify hazards and develop controls
proactively. It is not punitive or purely financial.
10. According to ANSI Z10, management leadership requires:
A) Delegating all safety tasks to the CHCM
MANAGER (CHCM) Practice Exam
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Correct!!
1. Which of the following best defines the term “hazard” in the context of hazard control
management?
A) Any condition or changing set of circumstances that has the potential to cause injury,
illness, or property damage.
B) The probability that a substance will cause harm.
C) A measure of the severity of a potential incident.
D) Any object that can cause immediate physical trauma.
Answer: A
Explanation: In hazard control management, a hazard is defined as a potential source of
harm or adverse health effect. Option A correctly captures that hazards include
conditions or circumstances, not just objects. Option B refers to risk (probability ×
severity). Option C describes severity, not hazard. Option D is too narrow because
hazards can be chemical, ergonomic, biological, etc.
2. Risk is formally expressed as:
A) Hazard × Exposure
B) Severity × Probability
C) Probability × Controls
D) Severity + Frequency
Answer: B
Explanation: Risk is the product of the severity of harm and the probability of
,occurrence. While exposure is a component, the standard formula is Risk = Severity ×
Probability. Controls reduce risk but are not part of the base definition.
3. A CHCM uses the hierarchy of controls. Which order from most to least effective is
correct?
A) PPE, Engineering, Administrative, Elimination
B) Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative, PPE
C) Substitution, Elimination, PPE, Engineering
D) Administrative, Engineering, Substitution, PPE
Answer: B
Explanation: The hierarchy of controls prioritizes elimination (most effective), then
substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally PPE (least
effective). B is the only correct sequence.
4. When performing a hazard analysis, what is the first step?
A) Determine appropriate PPE
B) Select control measures
C) Identify hazards
D) Train employees
Answer: C
Explanation: Hazard identification must occur before analysis, evaluation, or control
selection. Without identifying hazards first, later steps are irrelevant.
,5. Which hazard class is associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?
A) Chemical
B) Biological
C) Ergonomic
D) Physical
Answer: C
Explanation: MSDs arise from ergonomic hazards such as repetitive motion, awkward
postures, and excessive force. Chemical, biological, and physical hazards cause different
types of harm (e.g., toxicity, infection, noise-induced hearing loss).
6. The concept of “inherently safe design” means:
A) Adding safety guards after design is complete
B) Designing equipment so hazards are eliminated, not just controlled
C) Training workers to avoid hazards
D) Using PPE as the primary control
Answer: B
Explanation: Inherently safe design eliminates hazards at the design stage (e.g., using
lower voltage, non-toxic materials). It does not rely on added guards, training, or PPE.
7. Which of the following is an administrative control?
A) Machine guard
B) Ventilation system
C) Job rotation
D) Respirator
Answer: C
Explanation: Administrative controls change how people work (e.g., job rotation, shift
, scheduling, safety procedures). Machine guards and ventilation are engineering
controls; respirator is PPE.
8. A CHCM calculates the Risk Priority Number (RPN) in FMEA as:
A) Severity × Occurrence × Detection
B) Severity × Probability × Exposure
C) Hazard × Exposure × Controls
D) Frequency × Duration × Intensity
Answer: A
Explanation: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) uses RPN = Severity ×
Occurrence × Detection. Detection refers to the likelihood of detecting the failure
before harm occurs.
9. What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
A) To assign blame after an accident
B) To identify potential hazards in specific tasks before they cause harm
C) To calculate workers’ compensation costs
D) To design new equipment
Answer: B
Explanation: JHA breaks jobs into steps to identify hazards and develop controls
proactively. It is not punitive or purely financial.
10. According to ANSI Z10, management leadership requires:
A) Delegating all safety tasks to the CHCM
