STSC Practice Exam
The 4 in the diagram indicates: Reactivity
Accident analysis is primarily used as a(n)? Indicator for problem areas
Accident costs such as loss in earing power, loss of time by Indirect costs
supervision, damage to tools and equipment, and cost of
training a new worker are also called?
According to OSHA, all guardrail systems shall be capable of 200
withstanding, without failure, a force of at least _____ pounds
applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any
outward or downward direction, at any point along the top
edge.
According to OSHA at what depths must a trench be provided 4 feet or more
with means of egress such as a stairway, ladder, ramp etc.?
The action most likely to produce severe injuries or a high Unusual and non-routine tasks
probability of accident is?
After an accident the first priority is taking care of any injured Secure the area
persons. What should be the next priority?
After a trench evacuation for a hazardous condition, who can Qualified and competent person
determine work is safe to resume?
After safety training is completed, there are many ways to Setting a good example, encouraging safe behavior, follow up on complaints and hazard
contribute to encourage safety at the job site. The best includes: reports
After satisfactory completing the training course, students Students Social Security number
should be provided with written documentation including all
the falling except?
All instruction manuals & operating procedure books for new Go over them with workers
equipment has been read by the STS. Upon completion of
reading what should be done with them?
All lanyards are vertical lifelines have a minimum breaking 5000
strength of _____ pounds.
All of the following are examples of unsafe ladder practices Face the ladder when ascending or descending
except?
All of the following are valid and acceptable methods of Instruction in emergency medicine from a county hospital
obtaining the required first aid training except:
All the following are true about use of a portable wood ladders, Portable ladders cannot be coated
except:
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 respiratory actions for the crew
program. Supervisor should:
Any employer cited by OSHA has a period of _____ to contest 15 working days, OSHA Area Director
the citaiton. The notice to contest is sent directly to the _____.
Arrange the following hazard control steps in the most 2 (engineer), 1 (guard), 3 (educate)
appropriate sequence:
As a certified Safety Trained Supervisor, you are expected to Seek methods to improve personal knowledge and understanding of methods, techniques
and practices for workers, protection
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At minimum, documentation of training includes student name, Instructor name and qualifications
topic outline, objectives, date and:
A bench grinder should have the tool rest adjusted to within 1/8 inch - 1/4 inch
_____ 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 Improve system design
error is to?
The best descriptor of the legal premise of "chain of custody" Documentation of possession
is?
The best descriptor of the skin barrier cream function is to? Inhibit contact of solvent with skin surface
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 selection of people for a safety committee is: Supervisors and line workers
The best solution to a hazard on the job site is: Eliminate the hazard
The best way to control or eliminate a hazard is to? Utilize engineering controls
The blood borne pathogen standard requires that people must Human blood and body fluids
be trained when cleaning up:
Both large and small businesses are required to report certain The fatality of one or more employees, as a result of a work-related incident
serious work-related incidents to the nearest OSHA Area
Office. What mishaps require reporting within 8 hours?
A break in elevation of _____ requires that either steps, ramps, 19 inches
or ladders must be provided.
The class of employees that has the greatest potential for New employees
accident is?
Construction activities generate considerable waste. Which of Waste must be disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. General
the following is most accurate? construction debris can be handled by solid waste haulers. Hazardous waste must be
handled separately and disposed of properly
A container for gasoline should be: Metal with UL specified non-spill cap
Container for oily rags must be Placed in an approved metal can and covered with lid
A contractor has proposed several options for developing and The sub-contractor should develop their own procedures with assistance from general
complying with safety and health procedures while reviewing a contractor
bid for a large construction job. Which of the following will
produce the most effective safety and health interface?
Contractors can sometimes use the term "competent person" in The person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
a general sense. Which of the following descriptions best fits surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to
the intent of the OSHA standards when referring to a employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate
"Competent Person"? them
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The 4 in the diagram indicates: Reactivity
Accident analysis is primarily used as a(n)? Indicator for problem areas
Accident costs such as loss in earing power, loss of time by Indirect costs
supervision, damage to tools and equipment, and cost of
training a new worker are also called?
According to OSHA, all guardrail systems shall be capable of 200
withstanding, without failure, a force of at least _____ pounds
applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any
outward or downward direction, at any point along the top
edge.
According to OSHA at what depths must a trench be provided 4 feet or more
with means of egress such as a stairway, ladder, ramp etc.?
The action most likely to produce severe injuries or a high Unusual and non-routine tasks
probability of accident is?
After an accident the first priority is taking care of any injured Secure the area
persons. What should be the next priority?
After a trench evacuation for a hazardous condition, who can Qualified and competent person
determine work is safe to resume?
After safety training is completed, there are many ways to Setting a good example, encouraging safe behavior, follow up on complaints and hazard
contribute to encourage safety at the job site. The best includes: reports
After satisfactory completing the training course, students Students Social Security number
should be provided with written documentation including all
the falling except?
All instruction manuals & operating procedure books for new Go over them with workers
equipment has been read by the STS. Upon completion of
reading what should be done with them?
All lanyards are vertical lifelines have a minimum breaking 5000
strength of _____ pounds.
All of the following are examples of unsafe ladder practices Face the ladder when ascending or descending
except?
All of the following are valid and acceptable methods of Instruction in emergency medicine from a county hospital
obtaining the required first aid training except:
All the following are true about use of a portable wood ladders, Portable ladders cannot be coated
except:
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 respiratory actions for the crew
program. Supervisor should:
Any employer cited by OSHA has a period of _____ to contest 15 working days, OSHA Area Director
the citaiton. The notice to contest is sent directly to the _____.
Arrange the following hazard control steps in the most 2 (engineer), 1 (guard), 3 (educate)
appropriate sequence:
As a certified Safety Trained Supervisor, you are expected to Seek methods to improve personal knowledge and understanding of methods, techniques
and practices for workers, protection
1 of 14 2/4/2026
, STSC Practice Exam
At minimum, documentation of training includes student name, Instructor name and qualifications
topic outline, objectives, date and:
A bench grinder should have the tool rest adjusted to within 1/8 inch - 1/4 inch
_____ 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 Improve system design
error is to?
The best descriptor of the legal premise of "chain of custody" Documentation of possession
is?
The best descriptor of the skin barrier cream function is to? Inhibit contact of solvent with skin surface
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 selection of people for a safety committee is: Supervisors and line workers
The best solution to a hazard on the job site is: Eliminate the hazard
The best way to control or eliminate a hazard is to? Utilize engineering controls
The blood borne pathogen standard requires that people must Human blood and body fluids
be trained when cleaning up:
Both large and small businesses are required to report certain The fatality of one or more employees, as a result of a work-related incident
serious work-related incidents to the nearest OSHA Area
Office. What mishaps require reporting within 8 hours?
A break in elevation of _____ requires that either steps, ramps, 19 inches
or ladders must be provided.
The class of employees that has the greatest potential for New employees
accident is?
Construction activities generate considerable waste. Which of Waste must be disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. General
the following is most accurate? construction debris can be handled by solid waste haulers. Hazardous waste must be
handled separately and disposed of properly
A container for gasoline should be: Metal with UL specified non-spill cap
Container for oily rags must be Placed in an approved metal can and covered with lid
A contractor has proposed several options for developing and The sub-contractor should develop their own procedures with assistance from general
complying with safety and health procedures while reviewing a contractor
bid for a large construction job. Which of the following will
produce the most effective safety and health interface?
Contractors can sometimes use the term "competent person" in The person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
a general sense. Which of the following descriptions best fits surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to
the intent of the OSHA standards when referring to a employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate
"Competent Person"? them
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