STS EXAM

Minimally, all guardrail systems shall be capable of 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.

200

In general industry, each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal/vertical) with an unprotected side or edge which is ___ feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems

4

A standard railing shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of ____ inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level.

42

All lanyards and vertical lifelines have a minimum breaking strength of _______ pounds per worker

5000

A medical questionnaire required when safety workers place an employee in respiratory protection much better be evaluated by whom?

A licensed health care professional

Professional ethics refers to:

A set of principles and standards that guide the actions of professionals that are often referenced in civil or criminal cases involving professional conduct.

Incident investigations are primarily conducted to determine the causal factors. The person MOST responsible for implementing corrective action is the: A) Frontline supervisor B) Safety manager C) Facility manager D) Quality manager

A) Frontline supervisor

The best ladder practice is to: A) face the ladder when moving B) hold on with one hand when climbinge C) climb with muddy shoes D) slide down

A) face the ladder when moving

The most important purpose for supervisor involvement with incident investigation IS: A) immediate supervisors are usually the most knowledgeable about the work B) they have limited responsibility in the safety of their workers and are more objective investigators C) they know the injured person's family best D) they are usually not involved with correcting the problem

A) immediate supervisors are usually the most knowledgeable about the work

Which of the following best describes an expectation of the STS code of ethics? A) perform their supervisory roles in a manner to protect their employer B) perform their safety roles using their knowledge and skills to further the safety of employees, employers, the public and the environment C) avoiding circumstances that might compromise their employer or employee D) maintaining confidentiality of all info that might impugn their employer or client

B) perform their safety roles using their knowledge and skills to further the safety of employees, employers, the public and the environment

The FIRST item to complete before rigging a sling to a load is to: A) load test the sling at 150% capacity B) the rated load capacity for the sling C) inspect the sling after use D) inspect sling weekly

B) the rated load capacity for the sling

The best approach for reducing incidents involving human error is to? A) Carefully screen job applicants B) Furnish workers with PPE C) Improve system design D) Improve workplace conditions

C) Improve system design

It is most important to provide new employee training because: A) New employees are easier to train than ones that have been there longer B) They are less likely to have accidents at work C) They are inexperienced and not familiar with the hazards, procedures or safety rules D) They tend to break rules to test the system

C) They are inexperienced and not familiar with the hazards, procedures or safety rules

The least appropriate purpose for accident (mishap) investigation is for: A) preventing reoccurrence B) establishing causal factors C) providing vehicle for discipline D) providing data for trend analysis

C) providing vehicle for discipline

In order, how could you prevent industrial dermatitis?

Chemical substitution, procedures, gloves, barrier cream

As a certified sts, you are expected to:

Seek methods to improve personal knowledge and understanding of methods, techniques and practices for workers protection

What is the primary consideration in storing chemicals?

Segregation

A worker complains of feeling ill after an unknown layer of coating was found during a grinding operation. What should the supervisor do?

Stop work until the coating can be identified.

A team member deliberately violates a safety procedure. What should you do?

Stop work, write a formal complaint and explain.

System safety analysis can be applied to what?

System safety can be applied to almost any system that has interacting components. It is an application of systematic and forward looking techniques to identify and control hazards.

While interviewing witnesses to an accident, investigators often find themselves talking to a hostile person. What will likely result in an honest and truthful statement?

Tell them that the information will only be used for accident preventative purposes and no disciplinary actions will result from the investigation.

What mishaps require reporting to OSHA within 8 hours?

The fatality of one or more employees, because of a work-related incident

What does not required on the permit for a confined space?

The name of the CEO or the President

How would you describe a competent person?

The person who can identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings which are unsanitary, hazardous, etc. and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

What is a correct statement concerning the proper shade of filter lens to use during welding and cutting operations?

The proper shade of filter lens should be matched to the type of welding and cutting operation.

Who is required to provide placards when offering the shipment of a hazardous material?

The shipper

What is the most effective safety and health interface with contractors?

The sub-contractor should develop their own procedures with assistance from the general contractor.

IF a serious violation exists and the CSHO finds that the supervisor has full knowledge of the hazard, does this constitute a serious violation?

Yes, because the supervisor represents the employer and the supervisor's knowledge shows the employer's

The investigation of serious or fatal mishaps should be led by:

a senior management official

A respirator with filter, cartridge, or canister element that removes specific air contaminants is called a(n):

an air-purifying respirator

Often several accident investigators will be at the scene of an accident at the same time due varying reasons for gathering information. Which of the following is the LEAST important task with respect to the STSs accident investigation responsibilities?

arriving first on the scene.

Level "B" PPE is defined as:

chemical- resistant suit with SCBA or supplied air with escape provisions

When working on scaffold 20 feet high who must approve the scaffold for use?

competent person

An engineer replaces steel clips with hot dip galvanized clips to weld. The welder asks the supervisor about the fumes from the galvanized. The supervisor should

consult SDS for hot dip galvanized clips for protective measures

The action taken to free equipment from any electric connection and/or electric charge is called

de-energize

Another contracting crew is spraying hazardous materials in your crews work area. Your company has a respirator program. Supervisor should:

determine the hazards of materials and take appropriate protective measures

The two general areas of accident costs include:

direct and indirect

The primary consideration when preparing for a potential disaster is:

doing advanced emergency planning

Employers should perform safety inspections:

frequently, regularly

The first step in emergency management planning is to:

identify and evaluate potential disasters

workers must be trained on all hazardous chemicals in what situation?

in their work area

Accident costs such as loss in earning power, loss of time by supervision, damage to tools and equipment, and cost of training a new worker are also called

indirect costs

Written safety programs should be written in

language of both employer and management

A worker arrives at work with his own sunglasses stating they are "safe enough", Supervisor should look for:

markings for ANSI Z87 on frame.

A skin condition caused by sunlight is called:

melanoma

Fire is a hazard for many work activities and environments. A fire requires a chain reaction which includes

oxygen, fuel and heat

Enclosures for noise control are designed to:

reduce the noise level at source

Collars, couplings, cams, clutches, flywheels, shaft ends, spindles, meshing gears, and horizontal or vertical shafting are all examples of what type of hazard?

rotating motions

The MAJOR cause of serious industrial injuries is?

slips, trips, and falls

A modern management approach to the success of a long-term safety management system is known as:

team-based

The primary root cause of accidents is:

the combination of causal factors

Who is responsible for ensuring that PPE is appropriate for the job?

the employer

Minor incident and near miss investigations are best conducted by:

the supervisor

Who is responsible to make sure that PPE is used properly?

the supervisor

The primary reason for accident investigation for health and safety issues?

to determine facts surrounding the event

The most important reason for investigating mishaps is:

to prevent future occurrences

The best method to control or eliminate a hazard is to?

utilize engineering controls

If a worker is injured while performing duties assigned by the employer, the injury is considered...

work-related

You are a newly hired supervisor in a manufacturing facility. The person in the workplace with the most knowledge about how to accomplish a task is generally the:

worker

What is not an important role of front line supervision in a successful safety program?

write safety procedures

The maximum storage temperature for a gas cylinder is:

130 Degrees F

Arrange the following hazard control steps in the most appropriate sequence: 1)guard hazard 2)engineer out hazard, if possible 3)educate personnel

2,1,3

In which location is a commercial motor vehicle, transporting hazardous materials, is required to display placards on which of the following locations?

Front, rear, and both sides of the vehicle

What is a good example of a personal fall arrest system?

Fully body harness and lifeline attached to secure anchorage that limits the fall distance

If a supervisor is given authority by the general manager to stop operations site whenever he or she observes an imminent danger situation. What is this authority called?

Functional authority

A container for gasoline should be:

Metal with UL specified non-spill cap

Minimally, ____ authorized attendants shall be on duty outside of the space during a permit required confined space

One

Which action is preferred when dealing with minor infractions of work safety rules

Oral reprimand

Proper procedure for inspection of chains during a semi-annual inspection is to:

Perform a detailed link-by-link inspection of entire chain

The three types of scheduled safety inspections are:

Periodic, intermittent, general

Throughout accident investigations, the interviewing of witnesses is often required to determine facts relative to the event. Which of the following choices offers the BEST place to conduct interviews for safety investigations?

Privately in a conference room

During a heat stroke, which symptom would a worker unlikely experience?

Profuse sweating and cool moist skin.

The strongest motivator, according to the contemporary motivation theory is :

Recognition of achievement for performance

What is the primary purpose of a JSA?

Review job methods, evaluate hazards and implement controls

The horizontal distance from base to vertical plane of support in straight ladder placement should be approximately ___ the ladder length between supports

1/4

A bench grinder should have the tool rest adjusted to within _____ inch of the wheel, and the tongue guard should be adjusted to within _____ inch of the wheel.

1/8 in to 1/4 in

Each employee on a scaffold more than ___ ft above a lower level shall be provided with fall protection.

10

The three distinct parts of a "means of egress" are:

1) exit access 2) exit 3) exit discharge

What are the two categories to identify respiratory protection?

Air-purifying and air-supplied

When should an accident investigation begin?

As soon as possible, realizing that protection of the injured and prevention of a second accident will take precedence.

During a periodic inspection of chains, the condition that LEAST affects metallurgic failure is: A) Bent links B) Painted links C) Corrosion pits in the links D) Stretching caused by overloading

B) Painted links

Safety and health meeting are primarily held to: A) discuss the work of the day B) motivate employees to take an interest and responsibility for safety/health C) train employees in risk reduction techniques D) allow employees to air their complaints

B) motivate employees to take an interest and responsibility for safety/health

An employer must provide employees with info and training on haz. chemicals in their work area. Which is the most important statement about when to provide training? A) At the time they are hired and assigned. B) Whenever a new physical or health hazard is introduced to their work area C) On the day they are transferred to a new job D) prior to being exposed to hazardous chemicals

D) Prior to being exposed to hazardous chemicals

The action MOST likely to produce severe injuries or a high probability of accidents is: A) routine tasks B) volunteer tasks C) closely supervised actions D) unusual and non-routine tasks

D) unusual and non-routine tasks

An STS observes the back of a rough terrain forklift tip as a heavy load is being lifted on a job site. What is the first course of action? A) Add extra counter weight to stabilize the operation B) Do not continue with this lift C) Add air to load side tires D) Tip mast back once load is filled

DO not continue with the lift

What is the effect of high humidity having on the service life of a cartridge respirator?

Decrease the service life

Incident investigations are conducted primarily to:

Determine causal conditions

What is the description of the legal premise of the chain of custody?

Documentation of possession

What minimum PPE is required for a worker in a grinding operation...

Eye and face protection

What should a supervisor do when a crew must walk across an area with open floor holes to get to their work area?

Have the floor holes covered and inform crew of load surface restrictions

Guardrail System

Includes top rails, mid rails and toe boards

Accident analysis is primarily used as a:

Indicator of problem areas

Management has increased work hours and is pushing for more productivity. You are concerned about the safety of this. What do you do?

Inform and communicate increased hazards due to increased production and verify that the risk is acceptable.

What type of radiation from welding is the most damaging to the eyes?

Infrared

What is the barrier cream function?

Inhibit contact of solvent with skin surface

What does not affect the load capacity of a mobile crane?

Installation of anti-two blocking device

For injury accident analysis, information sources include all the following (First-aid Report, Insurance rate table, First report of Injury form, Supervisor accident investigation) EXCEPT?

Insurance rate table

What is the function of an electrical Ground fault circuit interrupter?

It interrupts the electric power within 1/40 of a second

The best evaluation of tasked descriptor involving steps, hazards and solutions is:

JSA

When in use, electrical power tools and cords must

Make use of ground fault circuit interrupters or be a part of an assured grounding conductor program