Bowen Study Questions with Solved Solutions (
BCSP CHST).
Under the RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act),hazardous waste exhibits
one of four characteristics: - Correct Answer—
ignitability
- corrosive
- reactivity
- toxicity
Workers compensation insurance provides: - Correct Answer-no-fault insurance to
workers injured on the job
Hypothermia - Correct Answer-condition caused when the body loses more heat than it
can produce
Strict Liability - Correct Answer-liability concept requires proof that a product was
defective, the defect existed at the time the product left the defendant's hand, and the
product caused injury or harm.
Warranty, either implied or express, deals with function, fitness, or characteristic of a
product and not whether it caused injury or harm. While negligence does address the
three characteristics listed above, it also adds a behavioral component requirement in
that bad behavior must have caused the product to be defective. Strict liability focuses
"strictly" on the product and, as the claimant is not required to prove that negligent
behavior caused the product to be defective, is generally much easier to prove.
To which machine guarding concept does the term "hand speed constant" refer? - Correct
Answer-A standard time used to calculate a safe distance for light curtain placement.
In order to correctly calculate the safe distance of a light curtain between a machine
hazard and operator, the stopping time of the machine must be multiplied by the hand
,speed constant which is equal to 63 inches per second.
What should a permit-required confined space attendant fully understand? - Correct
Answer-The attendant never enters the confined space for any reason.
While the attendant is trained to
make atmospheric checks periodically, he or she should never enter the confined space
for any reason and specifically should never perform any other task, no matter how
minor.
When training adult workers successful transfer of learning occurs when: - Correct
Answer-The worker understands how the training materials can apply to their job.
Adults expect to gain information that is immediately applicable to their life experiences.
Adult workers learn information that has a practical application to their job very quickly.
The safety manager at Bowen Foundry is concerned about hazardous exposure when
working near the blast furnace. Which of the following is the best risk management
strategy for reducing exposures during blast furnace operations?
heat shield
SWOT analysis
JSA
FMEA - Correct Answer-JSA
- Heat shielding PPE is the lowest form of controlling risk and should only be utilized after
all other options have been implemented.
- SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis is a way to
evaluate risks. It is geared more toward business strategy in general instead of specific
tasks. It is not a control method.
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is a structured approach for finding problems
with a process or product. It is not a direct control method.
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) measures the inherent risk of each step in a work process and
assigns risk levels to each step and ways to minimize the risk. It is a form of administrative
control. This is the best choice since it is a control above the use of PPE in the hierarchy.
,At a minimum, an emergency action plan must include:
• Fire and emergency reporting procedures
• Procedures for those who remain to operate critical operations prior to evacuation
• Procedures to account for employees after evacuation
• Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit routes
• Procedures for employees performing rescue and medical duties
And which of the following?
A. Contact information for legal counsel and Worker's Comp insurance adjuster
B. HAZWOPER training
C. Names of those to contact for further information or explanation about the plan
D. All emergency procedures in a safe location off-site - Correct Answer-In order to be
prepared for an emergency situation at any time, the names of those to contact for further
information or explanation about the plan is needed.
correct answer C.
Two acceptable methods of estimating CO2 emissions from a stationary fuel burning
source would be direct measurement and:
A. Fuel input analysis
B. Observation of opacity at the stack
C. Fuel efficiency rating times the heat output in MMBtu
D. Stated efficiency of the source from the data plate times fuel use - Correct Answer-Fuel
input analysis is an acceptable method of estimating Green House Gas emissions. CO2
can be estimated using the following equation:
Emissions = Fuel x CC x 44/12
correct answer: A
, Under the Incident Command System, "effective span of control" refers to the number of
persons that a supervisor can effectively manage during an incident response. What is the
maximum range of direct reports recommended for effective resource management? -
Correct Answer-3 to 7
Which is a key advantage of a basket hitch? - Correct Answer-A basket hitch helps control
the tendency for a hoisted load to twist
The most effective means to determine when a chemical cartridge respirator has reached
the end of its useful service is: - Correct Answer-Observing the end of life indicator on the
respirator.
A lean manufacturing technique which focuses on prevention or detection of errors is
called:
A. Poka-Yoke
B. Kaizen
C. 5-S
D. Design of experiments - Correct Answer-Dr. Shigeo Shingo developed the concept of
Poka-Yoke as a mistake-proofing idea. There are two basic types: prevention and
detection. Control poka-yoke stops a process before an error can occur. An example
would be a fixture that only allows a part to be inserted properly for processing. Detection
poka-yoke provides communication or alarm when an error occurs and stops the process
until a correction is implemented.
Kaizen, a Japanese term, refers to continuous improvement.
5-S is a structured method for creating and improving housekeeping.
Design of experiments is one technique for lean manufacturing implementation.
The correct solution is A
The appropriate level of illuminance for an are of low hazard with high activity is: - Correct
Answer-1 foot-candle
BCSP CHST).
Under the RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act),hazardous waste exhibits
one of four characteristics: - Correct Answer—
ignitability
- corrosive
- reactivity
- toxicity
Workers compensation insurance provides: - Correct Answer-no-fault insurance to
workers injured on the job
Hypothermia - Correct Answer-condition caused when the body loses more heat than it
can produce
Strict Liability - Correct Answer-liability concept requires proof that a product was
defective, the defect existed at the time the product left the defendant's hand, and the
product caused injury or harm.
Warranty, either implied or express, deals with function, fitness, or characteristic of a
product and not whether it caused injury or harm. While negligence does address the
three characteristics listed above, it also adds a behavioral component requirement in
that bad behavior must have caused the product to be defective. Strict liability focuses
"strictly" on the product and, as the claimant is not required to prove that negligent
behavior caused the product to be defective, is generally much easier to prove.
To which machine guarding concept does the term "hand speed constant" refer? - Correct
Answer-A standard time used to calculate a safe distance for light curtain placement.
In order to correctly calculate the safe distance of a light curtain between a machine
hazard and operator, the stopping time of the machine must be multiplied by the hand
,speed constant which is equal to 63 inches per second.
What should a permit-required confined space attendant fully understand? - Correct
Answer-The attendant never enters the confined space for any reason.
While the attendant is trained to
make atmospheric checks periodically, he or she should never enter the confined space
for any reason and specifically should never perform any other task, no matter how
minor.
When training adult workers successful transfer of learning occurs when: - Correct
Answer-The worker understands how the training materials can apply to their job.
Adults expect to gain information that is immediately applicable to their life experiences.
Adult workers learn information that has a practical application to their job very quickly.
The safety manager at Bowen Foundry is concerned about hazardous exposure when
working near the blast furnace. Which of the following is the best risk management
strategy for reducing exposures during blast furnace operations?
heat shield
SWOT analysis
JSA
FMEA - Correct Answer-JSA
- Heat shielding PPE is the lowest form of controlling risk and should only be utilized after
all other options have been implemented.
- SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis is a way to
evaluate risks. It is geared more toward business strategy in general instead of specific
tasks. It is not a control method.
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is a structured approach for finding problems
with a process or product. It is not a direct control method.
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) measures the inherent risk of each step in a work process and
assigns risk levels to each step and ways to minimize the risk. It is a form of administrative
control. This is the best choice since it is a control above the use of PPE in the hierarchy.
,At a minimum, an emergency action plan must include:
• Fire and emergency reporting procedures
• Procedures for those who remain to operate critical operations prior to evacuation
• Procedures to account for employees after evacuation
• Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit routes
• Procedures for employees performing rescue and medical duties
And which of the following?
A. Contact information for legal counsel and Worker's Comp insurance adjuster
B. HAZWOPER training
C. Names of those to contact for further information or explanation about the plan
D. All emergency procedures in a safe location off-site - Correct Answer-In order to be
prepared for an emergency situation at any time, the names of those to contact for further
information or explanation about the plan is needed.
correct answer C.
Two acceptable methods of estimating CO2 emissions from a stationary fuel burning
source would be direct measurement and:
A. Fuel input analysis
B. Observation of opacity at the stack
C. Fuel efficiency rating times the heat output in MMBtu
D. Stated efficiency of the source from the data plate times fuel use - Correct Answer-Fuel
input analysis is an acceptable method of estimating Green House Gas emissions. CO2
can be estimated using the following equation:
Emissions = Fuel x CC x 44/12
correct answer: A
, Under the Incident Command System, "effective span of control" refers to the number of
persons that a supervisor can effectively manage during an incident response. What is the
maximum range of direct reports recommended for effective resource management? -
Correct Answer-3 to 7
Which is a key advantage of a basket hitch? - Correct Answer-A basket hitch helps control
the tendency for a hoisted load to twist
The most effective means to determine when a chemical cartridge respirator has reached
the end of its useful service is: - Correct Answer-Observing the end of life indicator on the
respirator.
A lean manufacturing technique which focuses on prevention or detection of errors is
called:
A. Poka-Yoke
B. Kaizen
C. 5-S
D. Design of experiments - Correct Answer-Dr. Shigeo Shingo developed the concept of
Poka-Yoke as a mistake-proofing idea. There are two basic types: prevention and
detection. Control poka-yoke stops a process before an error can occur. An example
would be a fixture that only allows a part to be inserted properly for processing. Detection
poka-yoke provides communication or alarm when an error occurs and stops the process
until a correction is implemented.
Kaizen, a Japanese term, refers to continuous improvement.
5-S is a structured method for creating and improving housekeeping.
Design of experiments is one technique for lean manufacturing implementation.
The correct solution is A
The appropriate level of illuminance for an are of low hazard with high activity is: - Correct
Answer-1 foot-candle
