BCSP - STSC EXAM/ BCSP- STS STUDY GUIDE/ ASP Exam
Study Guide/
BCSP (Board of Cer fied Safety Professionals) Exams:
ASP, CSP, STS, STSC
Safety / occupa onal health
UPDATED NEW!! 2025/2026
"seek opportuni es to be of construc ve service in civic affairs and work for the advancement
of the safety, health, and well-being of their community" is from ehat organiza ons Code of
Ethics? - BCSP
which is the first choice of protec ng yourself if an armed suspect enters upur building? - Run
When being made aware of professional misconduct by a BCSP cer fica on, what should you
do? - bring the misconduct to the BCSP and no fy them
which en ty should complete the annual inspec ons of wite-strand rope? - qualified person
Which type of working pla(orm is built using rigid, load-bearing members, such as poles, legs,
frames, and outriggers? - Supported
When designing a fall arrest system, the use of locking carabiners and snap hooks that require
two separate forces to be opened can greatly reduce the poten al for which hazard? - Roll out
,Which is the correct mechanical or electrical system used to prevent the opera on of
Hazardous machine func ons under specified condi ons? - Interlocking Device interlock
When compressed air is used on-site for cleaning, which is the MAXIMUM pressure pound per
square inch (psi) that is allowed? - 30 psi
Which method is used to reduce the risk of struck-by injuries caused by powered industrial
trucks? - Crea ng more space around corners and intersec ons for turning.
A worker is exhibi ng irritability, restlessness, red face, hot dry skin, shivering, disorienta on,
and body temperature greater than 104F. Which disorder is this and how would you apply first
aid? - Heat Stroke - quick effec ve cooling, take body temperature, and transport to hospital
Which is the MOST effec ve way to prevent a backing incident when opera ng a commercial
motor vehicle? - Avoid backing up when not necessary.
A worker recently brought a safety hazard to the a<en on of their supervisor. The supervisor
conducted a job risk assessment and determined that there were several hazards associated
with the workers job that had a poten al to cause injury. What is this an example of? -
Recognizing and controlling hazards
Which term best describes emergency care or treatment given to an I'll or injured person
before regular medical aid can be obtained? - First aid
What is a class D fire? - Flammable metal fire
All roofs and floor holes, as well as sky lights, both completed and under construc on shall be
protected or a<ended. Which is the MINIMUM ANSI requirement for an unprotected skylight
hoke while construc on workers are present? - A standby person away from the hole
, Which is the most effec ve method for reducing/elimina ng tripping hazards on regularly used
jobsite walkways? - Keep walkways clear of obstruc ons
Which ac on should a worker take when opera ng a crane that comes in contact with live
power lines? - Stay in the cab
When conduc ng a JHA, which step should be considered? - Frequency of events and severity
of consequences.
Which risk factor increases workplace violence? - An occupa on that operates mostly at night
or early in the morning
Which is a good safety recommenda on to make when using a wheelbarrow on a job site? -
Load as much material as can be safely handled when opera ng down a hill.
Which is a BEST prac ce to reduce the risk of slips and trips? - Good housekeeping
According to BCSP code of ethics, when should public statements be made? - Only when
provided in an objec ve and truthful manner
Which condi on causes damage to ssue due to excessive exposure to low temperatures? -
Frostbite
According to the Globally Harmonized System of Classifica on and Labeling of Chemicals, which
are designated "signal words"? - Warning and Danger
If people in authority want others to follow their example, what should they do? - Model the
behavior they expect
, Fore ex nguishers come with bumber ta ngs to indicate How large of a fire can be contained?
For example, class a ex nguishers may have a numeric ra ng of one, which indicates one gallon
of ex nguishing material. Which do number ra ngs for a class b or c indicate? - The amount of
square footage the unit will cover.
According to BCSP Code of Ethics, how and when should cer ficates provide public statements?
- Only in an objec ve and truthful manner and only founded upon the knowledge of the facts
and competence in the subject ma<er.
Which hand tool would be considered the safest to use? - A power-driven screwdriver
Which is the BEST defini on of sloping in the context of excava on? - Removing soil to cause a
slant into the excava on.
Which axe type should be used for hardwood? - Narrow with thin blade.
Which are the three sides of a fire triangle? - Heat, Oxygen, Fuel
Which is the easiest way to safeguard an operator using an electrical tool? - Ground the tool
What best describes common electrical workplace fire sources? - Misuse of cords, sparking,
short circuits
When should the planning for silica dust mi ga on FIRST be considered? - During the ini al
project planning phase.
At mimunim, which of the following should be included in incident inves ga on reports? - Date
of incident, descrip on of incident, factors contribu ng to incident, and recommenda ons
resul ng from the incident.
Study Guide/
BCSP (Board of Cer fied Safety Professionals) Exams:
ASP, CSP, STS, STSC
Safety / occupa onal health
UPDATED NEW!! 2025/2026
"seek opportuni es to be of construc ve service in civic affairs and work for the advancement
of the safety, health, and well-being of their community" is from ehat organiza ons Code of
Ethics? - BCSP
which is the first choice of protec ng yourself if an armed suspect enters upur building? - Run
When being made aware of professional misconduct by a BCSP cer fica on, what should you
do? - bring the misconduct to the BCSP and no fy them
which en ty should complete the annual inspec ons of wite-strand rope? - qualified person
Which type of working pla(orm is built using rigid, load-bearing members, such as poles, legs,
frames, and outriggers? - Supported
When designing a fall arrest system, the use of locking carabiners and snap hooks that require
two separate forces to be opened can greatly reduce the poten al for which hazard? - Roll out
,Which is the correct mechanical or electrical system used to prevent the opera on of
Hazardous machine func ons under specified condi ons? - Interlocking Device interlock
When compressed air is used on-site for cleaning, which is the MAXIMUM pressure pound per
square inch (psi) that is allowed? - 30 psi
Which method is used to reduce the risk of struck-by injuries caused by powered industrial
trucks? - Crea ng more space around corners and intersec ons for turning.
A worker is exhibi ng irritability, restlessness, red face, hot dry skin, shivering, disorienta on,
and body temperature greater than 104F. Which disorder is this and how would you apply first
aid? - Heat Stroke - quick effec ve cooling, take body temperature, and transport to hospital
Which is the MOST effec ve way to prevent a backing incident when opera ng a commercial
motor vehicle? - Avoid backing up when not necessary.
A worker recently brought a safety hazard to the a<en on of their supervisor. The supervisor
conducted a job risk assessment and determined that there were several hazards associated
with the workers job that had a poten al to cause injury. What is this an example of? -
Recognizing and controlling hazards
Which term best describes emergency care or treatment given to an I'll or injured person
before regular medical aid can be obtained? - First aid
What is a class D fire? - Flammable metal fire
All roofs and floor holes, as well as sky lights, both completed and under construc on shall be
protected or a<ended. Which is the MINIMUM ANSI requirement for an unprotected skylight
hoke while construc on workers are present? - A standby person away from the hole
, Which is the most effec ve method for reducing/elimina ng tripping hazards on regularly used
jobsite walkways? - Keep walkways clear of obstruc ons
Which ac on should a worker take when opera ng a crane that comes in contact with live
power lines? - Stay in the cab
When conduc ng a JHA, which step should be considered? - Frequency of events and severity
of consequences.
Which risk factor increases workplace violence? - An occupa on that operates mostly at night
or early in the morning
Which is a good safety recommenda on to make when using a wheelbarrow on a job site? -
Load as much material as can be safely handled when opera ng down a hill.
Which is a BEST prac ce to reduce the risk of slips and trips? - Good housekeeping
According to BCSP code of ethics, when should public statements be made? - Only when
provided in an objec ve and truthful manner
Which condi on causes damage to ssue due to excessive exposure to low temperatures? -
Frostbite
According to the Globally Harmonized System of Classifica on and Labeling of Chemicals, which
are designated "signal words"? - Warning and Danger
If people in authority want others to follow their example, what should they do? - Model the
behavior they expect
, Fore ex nguishers come with bumber ta ngs to indicate How large of a fire can be contained?
For example, class a ex nguishers may have a numeric ra ng of one, which indicates one gallon
of ex nguishing material. Which do number ra ngs for a class b or c indicate? - The amount of
square footage the unit will cover.
According to BCSP Code of Ethics, how and when should cer ficates provide public statements?
- Only in an objec ve and truthful manner and only founded upon the knowledge of the facts
and competence in the subject ma<er.
Which hand tool would be considered the safest to use? - A power-driven screwdriver
Which is the BEST defini on of sloping in the context of excava on? - Removing soil to cause a
slant into the excava on.
Which axe type should be used for hardwood? - Narrow with thin blade.
Which are the three sides of a fire triangle? - Heat, Oxygen, Fuel
Which is the easiest way to safeguard an operator using an electrical tool? - Ground the tool
What best describes common electrical workplace fire sources? - Misuse of cords, sparking,
short circuits
When should the planning for silica dust mi ga on FIRST be considered? - During the ini al
project planning phase.
At mimunim, which of the following should be included in incident inves ga on reports? - Date
of incident, descrip on of incident, factors contribu ng to incident, and recommenda ons
resul ng from the incident.
