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BCSP ASP Exam Questions

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161.

All the following are ways to prevent suspension trauma EXCEPT:

  • Use the legs as much as possible

  • Relax as much as possible

  • Swing upside down periodically

  • Lift the knees into a sitting position

Correct answer: Use the legs as much as possible

Suspension trauma, also known as “harness hang” or “orthostatic incompetence,” is the medical effect of immobilization in a vertical position. Suspension trauma presents an immediate threat of death to anyone immobilized in a vertical position. In order to minimize the effects of the trauma, lift your knees into a sitting position or at least higher than your hips, relax as much as possible, and—if you can—swing yourself upside down periodically. 

Avoid using your legs, as you want to avoid blood being sent there if possible.

162.

When an employer receives a citation from OSHA, they must post it at or near the location where the cited incident occurred. How long must it remain posted?

  • For three days or until the hazard is abated (whichever is longer)

  • For five days or until the hazard is abated (whichever is longer)

  • For 10 days or until the hazard is abated (whichever is longer)

  • For 30 days or until the hazard is abated (whichever is longer)

Correct answer: For three days or until the hazard is abated (whichever is longer)

When a company is cited by OSHA, it must post the citation at or near the location of the incident or situation. It must remain posted for three business days, or until the hazard is abated, whichever is longer.

163.

Which of the following musculoskeletal disorders is likely to affect an office worker who cradles a telephone all day?

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

  • Tenosynovitis

  • Rotator cuff tear

  • Epicondylitis

Correct answer: Thoracic outlet syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome results from restriction of the blood supply or compression of the nerves passing from the neck to the shoulder. This can be caused by cradling a telephone between the shoulder and the neck over long periods, among other things. 

Symptoms can include lateral arm pain, tingling of the ring and pinky fingers, and hand swelling or weakness.

164.

What is an underground storage tank (UST)?

  • A tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 10% of its combined volume underground

  • A tank and any underground piping that has at least 50% of its combined volume underground

  • A tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 75% of its combined volume underground

  • A tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 40% of its combined volume underground

Correct answer: A tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 10% of its combined volume underground

A UST system is a tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 10% of its combined volume underground. USTs containing petroleum and hazardous substances are regulated under Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

165.

If an employer is convicted in a criminal proceeding of a willful violation that has resulted in death, what is the MAXIMUM fine and sentencing?

  • $250,000 per individual or $500,000 for a corporation and six months in jail

  • $50,000 per individual or $500,000 for a corporation and 12 months in jail

  • $500,000 per individual or $1,000,000 for a corporation and six months in jail

  • $250,000 per individual or $500,000 for a corporation and 24 months in jail

Correct answer: $250,000 per individual or $500,000 for a corporation and six months in jail

An employer who is convicted in a criminal proceeding of a willful violation of a standard that has resulted in the death of an employee may be fined up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a corporation).

The maximum civil penalties are much lower, at $70,000 per violation.

Per the Inflation Adjustment Act, as of January 2, 2018, the maximum fine for willful violations is increased to $129,336 per violation. However, the BCSP exam is still using pre-2018 laws.

166.

Candidiasis is a fungal infection that is also known by which name?

  • Thrush

  • Valley fever

  • Psittacosis

  • Orf

Correct answer: Thrush

Candidiasis is also known as thrush. Occupations at greatest risk include dishwashers, bartenders, cooks, bakers, poultry workers, and packinghouse workers. Candidiasis is usually localized as infections of the skin or mucosal membranes of the oral cavity, the pharynx or esophagus, the gastrointestinal tract, the urinary bladder, or the genitalia. This disease can be transmitted sexually through intercourse. Prevention includes frequent handwashing and avoidance of hand-to-mouth or hand-to-genitalia contact.

Coccidioidomycosis is also known as valley fever. Psittacosis is also known as ornithosis. Orf is also known as sore mouth disease.

167.

Siderosis is associated with what two types of work?

  • Welding and iron ore mining

  • Welding and painting

  • Painting and lead abatement

  • Shipbuilding and coal mining

Correct answer: Welding and iron ore mining

Siderosis is a condition of very elevated iron levels in the body. It is caused by breathing in excessive amounts of iron (or iron oxides) commonly found in welding and mining where iron ore is present (see OSHA Maritime Guidance Documents-Abrasive Blasting Hazards in Shipyard Employment).

168.

If the lifting index is 2.5, the weight of the object is 15 pounds, the lifting frequency is 0.2 lifts/min, and the duration is one hour, what is the recommended weight limit (RWL)?

  • 6 lbs

  • 37.5 lbs

  • 30 lbs

  • 4.8 lbs

Correct answer: 6 lbs

The only information needed to find the RWL is the lifting index and the weight of the object. 

Lifting Index = Object Weight / RWL

2.5 = 15 / RWL

RWL = 15 / 2.5

RWL = 6 lbs

169.

Two slings were used to hold a billboard weighing 1,000 lbs at a 45-degree angle. What is the sling load force if the load factor at 45 degrees is 1.414?

  • 707 lbs

  • 636 lbs

  • 730 lbs

  • 841 lbs

Corrective answer: 707 lbs

The load factor is determined by the leg angle of the triangle. The slings are angled at the same point and hold a billboard at each end. As the sling force increases, the sling angle decreases. 

Sling load force = (load weight/2) * load factor

(1000 lb/2)* 1.414 = 707 lbs

170.

What is the physical process by which dry ice converts into carbon dioxide?

  • Sublimation

  • Melting

  • Boiling

  • Evaporation

Correct answer: Sublimation

Sublimation is the process of physical solids changing state directly into a gas, with no liquid intermediary stage. Dry ice doesn't melt; it sublimates to carbon dioxide directly. 

See OSHA Quickfacts "Laboratory Safety Cryogens and Dry Ice."

171.

Safety professionals often have to discuss changes to affect health and safety performance. What is one method to negotiate the idea of change?

  • Obtaining input from many people

  • Ignoring suggestions

  • Taking input from only the leadership team

  • Taking input from only workers

Correct answer: Obtaining input from as many people as possible

Obtaining input from as many people as possible is a key part of negotiating the idea of change. People want to feel important and take part in change. 

Ignoring suggestions or only taking input from leadership or workers is not effective.   

172.

Which cancer is associated with asbestos fibers?

  • Mesothelioma

  • Sarcoma

  • Carcinoma

  • Blastoma

Correct answer: Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a specific type of lung cancer that is associated with asbestos fibers. There are synergistic effects of asbestos and smoking that result in mesothelioma over time.

173.

Which of the following is not a PRIMARY method of communication when training a large audience? 

  • Discussion

  • Verbal

  • Written

  • Visual 

Correct answer: Discussion

Discussion is an effective method of communication for small groups but is not suitable when communicating with a large audience. 

The four primary methods of communication when training a large audience are verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual. 

174.

When should a workplace violence-prevention program be introduced?

  • At the new employee orientation 

  • At the beginning of the year

  • After employee promotion 

  • At a change in management

Correct answer: At the new employee orientation 

New employee orientation is the perfect introduction to a workplace violence-prevention program. New employees are learning the company culture and observing their environment more carefully. They are more likely to report any signs of violence within the workplace. 

Introducing a workplace violence-prevention program at the beginning of the year, after an employee promotion, or at a change in management is not suitable timing. 

175.

Which of the following is NOT an administrative control for heat stress?

  • Insulating hot surfaces or tools

  • Acclimatization

  • Fluid replacement

  • Work/rest cycle

Correct answer: Insulating hot surfaces or tools

Although all the answer choices are controls, insulating hot surfaces or tools is a form of engineering control, not administrative. 

  • Acclimatization: The process of the body adapting to a change in temperature. For humans, this can take up to two weeks. After acclimatization, the body can perform normal activities in the new environment with fewer cardiovascular demands.
  • Fluid replacement: Humans can produce as much as two to three gallons of sweat when working in hot environments. The replacement of fluids should be about equal to the amount of sweat produced.
  • Work/rest cycle: Depending on the amount of work and the environmental conditions, workers in hot environments need more break periods than unexposed workers.

176.

You are assigned to do sound measurements in the field and need an accuracy of + and - 2 dB. What type of instrument would you bring?

  • Type 2

  • Type 1

  • Type 0

  • Type 3

Correct answer: Type 2 sound-level meter

A Type 2 sound-level meter has an accuracy of + and - 2 dB. A Type 1 sound-level meter is a noise measurement device used in the field that has an accuracy of + and - 1 dB. Types 3 and 0 are false terms. 

177.

What is the MAIN difference between the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Superfund?

  • The RCRA focuses on active and future facilities, while Superfund focuses on historical and abandoned sites

  • The RCRA focuses on future facilities, while Superfund focuses on current sites

  • The RCRA focuses on historical facilities, while Superfund focuses on future sites

  • The RCRA focuses on current facilities, while Superfund focuses on future sites

Correct answer: The RCRA focuses on active and future facilities, while Superfund focuses on historical and abandoned sites

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) banned all open dumping of waste, encouraged source reduction and recycling, and promoted the safe disposal of municipal waste. 

The RCRA focuses only on active and future facilities and does not address abandoned or historical sites managed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act—commonly known as Superfund.

178.

An emergency action plan (EAP) does NOT have to include which element?

  • Process to shut down machines

  • Roles and responsibilities

  • Emergency contacts

  • Evacuation routes 

Correct answer: Process to shut down machines

Shutting down machines is not a requirement of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). The objective of the EAP is to organize employer and employee actions during an emergency. Some key components are to define roles and responsibilities, establish emergency contacts, and label evacuation routes and assembly points. 

See OSHA eTools Evacuation Plans and Procedures: Emergency Action Plan - Minimum Requirements.

179.

What is a document that lists items involved in an accident, the way in which each item can fail, the effects of the failure, means of detection, and actions?

  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

  • Fault Tree Analysis

  • Multilinear Events Sequencing method

  • Gross Hazard Analysis

Correct answer: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

A Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) determines where failures occurred. It can be demonstrated in the form of a table, listing all items used in the task involved in the accident. The chart lists the manner or mode in which each item can fail and determines the effects of each failure, the effects on other items and on overall task performance, evaluations of the risks associated with each failure, and actions and recommendations. 

A Fault Tree Analysis is a logic diagram that uses a graphic model of the pathways within a system that can lead to a foreseeable, undesirable loss event. The Multilinear Events Sequencing (MES) method uses a timeline to display the sequence of events that contributed to or caused an accident. A Gross Hazard Analysis (GHA) is performed to get a rough assessment of the risks involved in performing a task.

180.

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requires the transmittal of information by means of the following, EXCEPT: 

  • Written communication program

  • Container labeling and warning

  • Safety data sheets

  • Employee training

Correct answer: Written communication program

Employers are required to develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program at each work location. However, the GHS requires the transmittal of information by means of container labeling and warning, safety data sheets, and employee training. 

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