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BCSP ASP Exam Questions

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121.

Company A had a total of 6 OSHA recordable cases, and 3 of them were lost-time cases in 2020. The total employee hours worked was 150,000 hours in 2020. What is the total recordable injury rate for Company A in 2020?

  • 8.00

  • 4.00

  • 2.67

  • 6.00

Correct answer: 8.00

The equation to calculate the total recordable injury rate is:

# of recordable injuries * 200,000 / total work hours

(6*200,000) / 150,000 = 8.00

122.

The formula π x d is used to calculate what?

  • The circumference of a circle

  • The area of a circle

  • The diameter of a circle

  • The radius of a circle

Correct answer: The circumference of a circle

The circumference of a circle is found by multiplying π by the diameter (d) of the circle.

In many ventilation-related problems, you will need to calculate the area of a circle but will only be given the circumference. You can use this formula to solve the diameter by rearranging to get:

(C) / (π) = d, where C is the circumference of the circle

123.

Which of the following is used to measure airflow through large supply and exhaust systems?

  • Rotating vane anemometer

  • Thermal anemometer

  • Pitot tube

  • Canopy hood

Correct answer: Rotating vane anemometer

Rotating vane anemometers are used to measure airflow through large supply and exhaust systems. The size of the rotating vane anemometer should not exceed 5% of the cross-sectional area of the duct.

Thermal anemometers are primarily digital instruments that measure the heat removed by an air stream as it passes over a probe, which allows for calibration of the velocity of the airstream at a given density. Pitot tubes are probes inserted into the duct system and connected, and they are used to measure various pressures within the system. Canopy hoods are parts of local exhaust ventilation systems rather than measurement tools.

124.

Which person is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees and has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them?

  • Competent person

  • Designated person

  • Authorized person

  • Qualified person

Correct answer: Competent person

A competent person is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees and has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

An authorized person is approved by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or to be at a specific location at the job site.

A designated person is assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or to be at a specific location at the job site.

A qualified person is one who—by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or by extensive knowledge, training, and experience—has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems of the subject or project (see OSHA 1926.32 - Definitions-Safety and Health Regulations for Construction).

125.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste?

  • They include specific materials and those that exhibit a hazardous waste characteristic

  • They only include specific types of hazardous materials

  • They only include materials with specific hazardous waste characteristics

  • They include all materials that have an adverse effect on humans

Correct answer: They include specific materials and those that exhibit a hazardous waste characteristic

RCRA hazardous wastes include the specific materials listed in the regulations (commercial chemical products, designated with the code “P” or “U”; hazardous wastes from specific industries or sources, designated with the code “K”; hazardous wastes from nonspecific sources, designated with the code “F”) and materials that exhibit a hazardous waste characteristic (ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity), designated with the code “D.”

Not all materials that have an adverse effect on humans are considered to be hazardous.

126.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the vibration test?

  • It can be done in noisy areas

  • It is 100% accurate

  • It evaluates how wet sand moves on the side of a vibrating wheel

  • It is much safer than the ring test

Correct answer: It can be done in noisy areas

There are two basic methods used to check for cracks in a grinding wheel: the ring test and the vibration test. The vibration test evaluates how dry sand moves on the side of a vibrating wheel. The ring test evaluates the sound coming from the wheel when lightly tapped with nonmetallic material. Unlike the ring test, the vibration test can be performed in noisy areas.

Neither the ring test nor the vibration test is 100% accurate. Because neither the ring test nor the vibration test is completely accurate, both are hazardous to some degree. Therefore, all people should stand clear of any grinding operations.

127.

Portable fire extinguishers are covered by which portion of the NFPA code?

  • NFPA 10

  • NFPA 13

  • NFPA 30

  • NFPA 70

Correct answer: NFPA 10

Some important standards from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that safety professionals should memorize are:

  • NFPA 10 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
  • NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
  • NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code

See OSHA eTools "Evacuation Plans and Procedures: Emergency Standards - Portable Fire Extinguishers - Extinguisher Placement and Spacing."

128.

What is the difference between lockout and tag-out devices?

  • Lockout devices hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position using a lock or key, whereas a tag-out device prevents the energy-isolating device and equipment being controlled from being operated

  • There is no difference between the two; the terms are interchangeable

  • Tag-out devices hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position, whereas a lockout device prevents the energy-isolating device and equipment being controlled from being operated

  • Lockout devices are usually tags and a means of attachment, whereas tag-out devices are key or combination-type

Correct answer: Lockout devices hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position using a lock or key, whereas a tag-out device prevents the energy-isolating device and equipment being controlled from being operated

Both lockout and tag-out devices are controls used to prevent injuries and accidents related to hazardous energy. A lockout device utilizes a positive means, such as a lock—either key or combination-type—to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment. A tag-out device is a prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means of attachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy-isolating device in accordance with the established procedure, to indicate that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tag-out device is removed.

129.

Which of the following would be the least effective method of identifying the risks of workplace violence?

  • Management committees

  • Management leadership and worker involvement

  • Training in hazard prevention and control

  • Worksite analysis

Correct answer: Management committees

Management committees that do not include the workforce are not as useful for analyzing the results of employee feedback and reporting. Building strong management-employee involvement, coupled with training that teaches employees how to identify and prevent workplace violence provides a more effective approach to identifying risk.

Management and employee involvement in identifying risk is the most effective way for decision-makers to understand what's actually taking place in the workforce. With open and honest input from employees, the tools developed will be more effective at identifying and preventing workplace violence. Training and empowering the workforce in hazard prevention and control that emphasizes early intervention methods that protect the workforce and prevent the escalation of workplace violence is imperative to creating a safe workplace culture and is more effective than management-only committees. Worksite analysis is important, but may not yield effective results if employees are not involved in its design.

130.

All the following are goals of the universal waste rule EXCEPT:

  • Reuse universal waste such as pesticides and batteries

  • Reduce hazardous items in the municipal solid waste stream

  • Encourage recycling of hazardous waste

  • Reduce the regulatory burden on businesses

Correct answer: Reuse universal waste such as pesticides and batteries

The universal waste rule is designed to reduce hazardous waste items in the municipal solid waste (MSW) stream, encourage recycling and proper disposal of certain common hazardous wastes, and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses that generate these wastes. 

Universal waste includes batteries, agricultural pesticides, and thermostats; the universal waste rule does not aim to reuse these materials.

131.

The total cost of a loan paid over five years is $67,600. The interest rate is 6%. What was the original amount of the loan without interest?

Use the formula I = pni, where I = the amount of interest paid, p = principal (amount borrowed), n = number of years (or period), and i = interest rate.

  • $52,000

  • $49,000

  • $58,000

  • $62,000

Correct answer: $52,000

To calculate simple interest, use the following equation:

I = pni

Since the total cost equals the principal added to the amount of interest paid, set up an equation in terms of p:

Total cost = I + p = pni + p

Solve for p.

pni + p = p(5)(.06) + p = $67,600

0.3p + p = $67,600

1.3p = $67,600

p = $52,000

132.

A designated assembly point should be at LEAST what distance from the nearest building?

  • 50 feet

  • 10 feet

  • 25 feet

  • 100 feet

Correct answer: 50 feet

A designated assembly point shall be at least 50 feet from the nearest building to give emergency personnel clear access to the building while maintaining safety for all employees. It is important to keep employees organized and calm. 

133.

What is a component of a fluid that has high vapor pressure?

  • A light component

  • A heavy component

  • An interior component

  • An exterior component

Correct answer: A light component

The vapor pressure of a liquid is the pressure exerted by the molecules that escape from the liquid to form a separate vapor phase above the liquid surface. Vapor pressure depends on temperature. As the temperature of a liquid or solid increases, its vapor pressure also increases. 

If fluids consist of more than one component, then components with high vapor pressures are called light components, and those with lower vapor pressures are called heavy components.

134.

During the process of combustion, which two gasses may be formed?

  • Carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide

  • Oxygen or carbon monoxide

  • Nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide

  • Nitrous oxide or oxygen

Correct answer: Carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide

Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs between a fuel and an oxidizing agent that produces energy, usually in the form of heat and light. When a fuel is burned, the carbon reacts with oxygen and can form either carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide.

135.

Welding stainless steel puts a worker at high risk of developing which condition? 

  • Chromium-related illnesses

  • Cadmium-related illnesses

  • Coal dust-related illnesses

  • Copper-related illnesses

Correct answer: Chromium-related illnesses

Chronic exposure to chromium in the occupational environment most often results in contact dermatitis and ulcerations of the skin and nasal mucosa. High-risk occupational exposures to chromium are due to welding stainless steel, heating or machining chromium alloys, and many other occupations that come into contact with chromium.

136.

A workplace must have at LEAST how many exit routes for an emergency evacuation?

  • 2

  • 3

  • 4

  • 1

Correct answer: 2

OSHA 1910.36(b) requires a workplace to have at least 2 routes of exit for an emergency evacuation. However, there can be more than 2 routes depending on the number of employees, the size of the building, and the complexity of the workplace. 

137.

By legislative dictate, who provides health and safety training for employers and employees?

  • The employer

  • NIOSH

  • AIHA

  • ACGIH

Correct answer: The employer

OSHA requires health and safety training to be provided by the employer. OSHA assists with this through the OSHA training institutes located throughout the country (see OSHA - "Home Training").

138.

Calculate the voltage for a DC circuit with the following data: 

(I = 0.8 A, 4 Ω)

Use the formula V = IR, where V = volts, I = current (A), and R = resistance of the circuit (Ω).

  • 3.2 V

  • 3.6 V

  • 2.3 V

  • 6.4 V

Correct answer: 3.2 V

The voltage of a circuit can be calculated using the following equation:

V = IR

V = IR = (0.8 A)(4 Ω) = 3.2 V

139.

To calculate the experience modification rate, what is the accurate definition of BALLAST?

  • An amount added to both the numerator and the denominator of the experience modification rate (EMR) formula to reduce the differences between large credits and large debits

  • A figure determined by multiplying the payrolls in each applicable classification of the insured employees by an expected loss ratio factor

  • A factor that limits excess losses

  • A comparison of actual losses with expected losses

Correct answer: An amount added to both the numerator and the denominator of the experience modification rate (EMR) formula to reduce the differences between large credits and large debits

Ballast is an amount added to both the numerator and the denominator of the EMR formula, reducing differences between large credits and large debits. The result is that all modifications come closer to a modification factor of 1.0, also known as “unity modification.” 

Expected losses are calculated by multiplying the payrolls in each applicable classification of the insured employees by an expected loss ratio factor published for each classification in each state. Adjusted actual losses are determined by a formula that has a stabilizing effect on the results and limits excess losses. There is no component of the EMR formula that compares actual losses with expected losses.

140.

What percentage of work-related deaths among young workers are caused by electricity each year?

  • 12%

  • 3%

  • 8%

  • 25%

Correct answer: 12%

Electricity can be incredibly dangerous. Electricity as low as 50 mA can cause death. Approximately five workers in the construction industry are electrocuted each week, and electricity causes 12% of work-related deaths among young workers each year. 

In addition, where electricity is present, there is a significant risk of causing fires.

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