Comprehensive STS Practice Questions with
Correct Answers 2024-2025.
Which is BEST described as a sudden motion of the ground that may cause surface
faulting, ground shaking, and ground failure? - Correct Answer-Earthquake
Which conveyor type is most associated with production lines where heavy materials
must be moved? - Correct Answer-Chain
How should compressed gas cylinders be stored? - Correct Answer-Upright and secured,
with protective caps
Which airborne material is made up partly of carbon or soot particles and generally
contains liquid droplets as well as dry particles? - Correct Answer-Smoke
A worker recently brought a safety hazard to the attention of their supervisor. The
supervisor conducted a job risk assessment and determined that there were several
hazards associated with the worker's job that had the potential to cause injury. What is this
an example of? - Correct Answer-Recognizing and controlling hazards
What does the Board of Certified Safety Professionals require of its members to observe?
Which of the following professional standards are required by the BCSP Code of Ethics? -
Correct Answer-Be honest, fair, and impartial
Which must a forklift operator do BEFORE each lift? - Correct Answer-Conduct a
thorough, documented inspection
A mobile crane has been moved to a new area of the project where overhead power lines
are present. Which is the FIRST step that must be taken? - Correct Answer-Contact the
utility company
Which hazard control method relies solely on workers correctly and consistently using it to
reduce chances of exposure? - Correct Answer-Personal Protective Equipment
In which condition are protective valve covers on compressed gas cylinders allowed to be
secured? - Correct Answer-Usage
,How many standards are included in the BCSP Code of Ethics? - Correct Answer-8
To make an effective Job Safety Analysis (JSA), which steps should be included? -
Correct Answer-Select a job, break the job down into steps, locate hazards, develop
mitigations, and review the JSA often
Which option is ergonomically correct when selecting hand tools? - Correct Answer-
Select tools that produce minimal vibration
Which is a good assumption for supervisors to make concerning employees? - Correct
Answer-Never expect employees to do jobs they are not trained to do
Which describes the ideal body position for a person working at a computer work station?
- Correct Answer-Arms hanging and relaxed at the shoulder, arms bent at right angles at
the elbows, hands in line with the body
When manually lifting materials, at which height of the object above the floor should the lift
begin? - Correct Answer-Between the shoulder and knuckle
Which is an example of a motor vehicle operation safety device? - Correct Answer-Seat
Belt
What is the term for the lowest temperature at which a vapor producing spark can ignite
without the presence of a spark? - Correct Answer-Auto ignition source
A limited scope audit is intended to do which? - Correct Answer-Ensure corporate
requirements are being followed
Which individual training method for crisis situations uses the elements of practice and
repetition of simulated real events? - Correct Answer-Drill
Which are the three sides of the fire triangle? - Correct Answer-Heat, Oxygen, Fuel
What is the term for the distance of the fall from the point of attachment to the activation of
the fall protection equipment? - Correct Answer-Free-fall distance
, In which situation should water be used as an extinguishing agent? - Correct Answer-
Paper
Which common value or ethical code of conduct is known among EHS professionals? -
Correct Answer-Protection of people, property, and the environment
Which is the MINIMUM load capacity on a step ladder? - Correct Answer-250 lbs/113 kg
Leaking compressed gasses can cause which scenario? - Correct Answer-Oxygen-
deficient atmosphere; poisonous gas clouds indoors, and explosions
Which hazard control is best described as when work rotations, policies, and directives
are being used? - Correct Answer-Administrative
Which position is the qualified individual whose responsibility is to detect and prevent the
spread of fires during welding and cutting activities? - Correct Answer-Fire watch
Who is the person who is knowledgeable in the operation to be involved and competent to
judge the hazards involved? - Correct Answer-Qualified
Which type of occupational exposure from welding causes acute health disorders such as
headache, fatigue, cough, and a metallic taste in the mouth? - Correct Answer-Metal
Fume Fever
When operating a narrow-aisle forklift, which behavior is a common unsafe operating
practice? - Correct Answer-Feet extending outside the operator's compartment
Why is it important that the BCSP Code of Ethics is understood? - Correct Answer-The
code sets forth the code of ethics and professional standard to be observed by holders of
documents of certification conferred by the BCSP
Which BEST defines an incident that occurs when a worker's center of gravity is thrown off
balance? - Correct Answer-Slip and fall
Which heat-related illness has symptoms of headache, nausea, vertigo, weakness, thirst,
and giddiness? - Correct Answer-Heat Exhaustion
Which organ is the MOST vulnerable to laser energy? - Correct Answer-Eyes
Correct Answers 2024-2025.
Which is BEST described as a sudden motion of the ground that may cause surface
faulting, ground shaking, and ground failure? - Correct Answer-Earthquake
Which conveyor type is most associated with production lines where heavy materials
must be moved? - Correct Answer-Chain
How should compressed gas cylinders be stored? - Correct Answer-Upright and secured,
with protective caps
Which airborne material is made up partly of carbon or soot particles and generally
contains liquid droplets as well as dry particles? - Correct Answer-Smoke
A worker recently brought a safety hazard to the attention of their supervisor. The
supervisor conducted a job risk assessment and determined that there were several
hazards associated with the worker's job that had the potential to cause injury. What is this
an example of? - Correct Answer-Recognizing and controlling hazards
What does the Board of Certified Safety Professionals require of its members to observe?
Which of the following professional standards are required by the BCSP Code of Ethics? -
Correct Answer-Be honest, fair, and impartial
Which must a forklift operator do BEFORE each lift? - Correct Answer-Conduct a
thorough, documented inspection
A mobile crane has been moved to a new area of the project where overhead power lines
are present. Which is the FIRST step that must be taken? - Correct Answer-Contact the
utility company
Which hazard control method relies solely on workers correctly and consistently using it to
reduce chances of exposure? - Correct Answer-Personal Protective Equipment
In which condition are protective valve covers on compressed gas cylinders allowed to be
secured? - Correct Answer-Usage
,How many standards are included in the BCSP Code of Ethics? - Correct Answer-8
To make an effective Job Safety Analysis (JSA), which steps should be included? -
Correct Answer-Select a job, break the job down into steps, locate hazards, develop
mitigations, and review the JSA often
Which option is ergonomically correct when selecting hand tools? - Correct Answer-
Select tools that produce minimal vibration
Which is a good assumption for supervisors to make concerning employees? - Correct
Answer-Never expect employees to do jobs they are not trained to do
Which describes the ideal body position for a person working at a computer work station?
- Correct Answer-Arms hanging and relaxed at the shoulder, arms bent at right angles at
the elbows, hands in line with the body
When manually lifting materials, at which height of the object above the floor should the lift
begin? - Correct Answer-Between the shoulder and knuckle
Which is an example of a motor vehicle operation safety device? - Correct Answer-Seat
Belt
What is the term for the lowest temperature at which a vapor producing spark can ignite
without the presence of a spark? - Correct Answer-Auto ignition source
A limited scope audit is intended to do which? - Correct Answer-Ensure corporate
requirements are being followed
Which individual training method for crisis situations uses the elements of practice and
repetition of simulated real events? - Correct Answer-Drill
Which are the three sides of the fire triangle? - Correct Answer-Heat, Oxygen, Fuel
What is the term for the distance of the fall from the point of attachment to the activation of
the fall protection equipment? - Correct Answer-Free-fall distance
, In which situation should water be used as an extinguishing agent? - Correct Answer-
Paper
Which common value or ethical code of conduct is known among EHS professionals? -
Correct Answer-Protection of people, property, and the environment
Which is the MINIMUM load capacity on a step ladder? - Correct Answer-250 lbs/113 kg
Leaking compressed gasses can cause which scenario? - Correct Answer-Oxygen-
deficient atmosphere; poisonous gas clouds indoors, and explosions
Which hazard control is best described as when work rotations, policies, and directives
are being used? - Correct Answer-Administrative
Which position is the qualified individual whose responsibility is to detect and prevent the
spread of fires during welding and cutting activities? - Correct Answer-Fire watch
Who is the person who is knowledgeable in the operation to be involved and competent to
judge the hazards involved? - Correct Answer-Qualified
Which type of occupational exposure from welding causes acute health disorders such as
headache, fatigue, cough, and a metallic taste in the mouth? - Correct Answer-Metal
Fume Fever
When operating a narrow-aisle forklift, which behavior is a common unsafe operating
practice? - Correct Answer-Feet extending outside the operator's compartment
Why is it important that the BCSP Code of Ethics is understood? - Correct Answer-The
code sets forth the code of ethics and professional standard to be observed by holders of
documents of certification conferred by the BCSP
Which BEST defines an incident that occurs when a worker's center of gravity is thrown off
balance? - Correct Answer-Slip and fall
Which heat-related illness has symptoms of headache, nausea, vertigo, weakness, thirst,
and giddiness? - Correct Answer-Heat Exhaustion
Which organ is the MOST vulnerable to laser energy? - Correct Answer-Eyes
