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BCSP CHST Exam Questions

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21.

What is a key consideration for solid waste disposal in companies and facilities?

  • Ensuring containers are kept clean and insect-free

  • Scheduling infrequent waste pickups to save costs

  • Using open containers for easy access

  • Disposing of waste without following local ordinances

Correct answer: Ensuring containers are kept clean and insect-free

A key consideration for solid waste disposal in companies and facilities is ensuring that waste containers are kept clean and insect-free. This helps maintain hygiene and prevent health hazards. 

Open containers can attract pests, and infrequent pickups can lead to overflow and additional health risks. Disposing of waste without adhering to local ordinances can result in legal issues and community health problems.

22.

What is the most common type of customer injury?

  • The most common type of customer injury is slips and falls

  • The most common type of customer injury is burns

  • The most common type of customer injury is cuts and lacerations

  • The most common type of customer injury is sprains and strains

Correct answer: The most common type of customer injury is slips and falls

Slips and falls are identified as the most common type of customer injury, often occurring due to wet or uneven walking surfaces. 

Burns, cuts and lacerations, and sprains and strains are less frequent compared to slips and falls in typical retail or commercial environments. Ensuring proper maintenance and safety measures for walking surfaces can significantly reduce the risk of these common injuries.

23.

Why is it important for managers, supervisors, and team leaders to be familiar with the current information presented to new workers in a safety and health training program?

  • To avoid contradicting the training material and maintain credibility with workers

  • To develop new training materials independently

  • To ensure they can effectively manage the overall company budget

  • To perform advanced technical tasks on behalf of the employees

Correct answer: To avoid contradicting the training material and maintain credibility with workers

It is important for managers, supervisors, and team leaders to be familiar with the current information presented to new workers to avoid contradicting the training material and maintain credibility with workers. This consistency helps reinforce the training program content and ensures that employees receive clear and accurate information. 

Developing new training materials, managing the company budget, and performing technical tasks are not directly related to the need for managers to be familiar with training content.

24.

What are laboratories generally designed to provide?

  • Laboratories are designed to provide maximum flexibility to manage potentially hazardous operations.

  • Laboratories are designed to provide a large workspace for industrial production and hazardous waste management.

  • Laboratories are designed to offer fixed setups for long-term hazardous materials storage and use.

  • Laboratories are designed primarily for administrative tasks with minimal hazardous materials use.

Correct answer: Laboratories are designed to provide maximum flexibility to manage potentially hazardous operations.

Laboratories, as defined by the OSHA laboratory standard 29 CFR 1910.1450, are small general-use workplaces designed to provide as much flexibility as possible to manage potentially hazardous operations. This flexibility is crucial for handling hazardous materials in small quantities safely and effectively. 

Laboratories are not intended for large-scale industrial production and hazardous waste management, which are typically handled in specialized facilities. Laboratories also do not have fixed setups for long-term hazardous material storage and use; instead, they require flexibility to adapt to various hazardous operations. Furthermore, laboratories are not primarily administrative spaces; they are designed for activities involving hazardous materials management and research.

25.

What are the two important characteristics that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?

  • Positive reinforcement and closely timed reinforcement

  • Disciplinary actions and delayed reinforcement

  • Group feedback and performance surveys

  • Theories developed from animal behavior studies and employee recognition

Correct answer: Positive reinforcement and closely timed reinforcement

Positive reinforcement and closely timed reinforcement are critical characteristics of effective behavior reinforcement. Positive reinforcement, such as personal recognition or performance awards, focuses on increasing the occurrence of desired behaviors and is more efficient than disciplinary actions. Closely timed reinforcement strengthens the behavior's effect, making it more likely to be repeated. 

Group feedback and performance surveys are essential for measuring progress but are not characteristics of reinforcement itself. Theories developed from animal behavior studies can help understand reinforcement but are not characteristics of the reinforcement process.

26.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is NOT a provision included in the law?

  • Housing (Title VI) mandates that landlords provide accessible housing units for individuals with disabilities in both public and private sectors.

  • Employment (Title I) makes it illegal to discriminate against an individual with a disability in hiring or promotion if the person is otherwise qualified for the job.

  • Transportation (Title II) provides equal access for individuals with disabilities to public transportation services that have a major impact on their employability.

  • Public Accommodations (Title III) makes it illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities in the full and equal enjoyment of goods, services, facilities, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation.

Correct answer: Housing (Title VI) mandates that landlords provide accessible housing units for individuals with disabilities in both public and private sectors.

The ADA is divided into five titles, each addressing different areas of public life where individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination:

Title I - Employment: This title makes it illegal to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices.

Title II - State and Local Government: This title ensures that individuals with disabilities have equal access to all services, programs, and activities provided by state and local governments, including public transportation.

Title III - Public Accommodations: This title prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation, ensuring equal access to goods, services, and facilities.

Title IV - Telecommunications: This title requires telephone and Internet companies to provide a nationwide system of telecommunications relay services that allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate over the phone.

Title V - Miscellaneous Provisions: This title includes various provisions that apply broadly across the other titles, such as protections against retaliation and coercion, attorney's fees, and state immunity.

The ADA does not include a Title IV relating to housing. Instead, housing protections are generally addressed under the Fair Housing Act. 

27.

What is the most popular and widely used presentation software for health and safety training?

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Prezi

  • Apple Keynote

  • Google Slides

Correct answer: Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is the most popular and widely used presentation software. 

Prezi is known for its unique presentation style but is not as commonly used as Microsoft PowerPoint. Apple Keynote is popular for Apple users but not as widely used overall. Google Slides is commonly used for collaboration but does not have the same widespread usage as Microsoft PowerPoint. 

28.

What is the definition of the fire point in fire protection terminology?

  • The temperature at which a substance will give off a vapor that will burn continuously after ignition.

  • The temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air.

  • The lowest concentration of a flammable solvent for which air/vapor mixtures can ignite.

  • The highest concentration of a combustible substance capable of propagating a flame.

Correct answer: The temperature at which a substance will give off a vapor that will burn continuously after ignition.

The fire point is defined as the temperature at which a substance will give off a vapor that will burn continuously after ignition. This point is typically higher than the flash point, which is the temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air. The lowest concentration of a flammable solvent for which air/vapor mixtures can ignite is known as the lower flammability limit (LFL), and the highest concentration of a combustible substance capable of propagating a flame is referred to as the upper flammability limit (UFL).

29.

What is the PRIMARY function of bump caps, and when are they appropriate for use?

  • Bump caps are intended to protect against minor impacts from stationary objects and are appropriate in environments where there is low risk of overhead hazards.

  • Bump caps are designed to provide protection against high-voltage electrical shock and burns and should be used in all electrical work environments.

  • Bump caps offer general protection against impact hazards from falling objects and are suitable for use in construction and logging.

  • Bump caps are used to protect against chemical splashes and should be worn in laboratories handling hazardous substances.

Correct answer: Bump caps are intended to protect against minor impacts from stationary objects and are appropriate in environments where there is low risk of overhead hazards.

Bump caps are specifically designed to protect against minor impacts, such as those from stationary objects like low-slung pipes or catwalks. They are suitable for environments where the risk of overhead hazards is low and where ANSI Z89.1 protective helmets are not required. 

Bump caps do not provide protection against high-voltage electrical shock and burns, nor are they appropriate for use in construction, logging, or chemical handling environments where more robust protection is needed.

30.

What is the significance of Assigned Protection Factors (APFs) in the selection of respiratory protective equipment?

  • APFs measure the level of effectiveness a respirator provides to the wearer

  • APFs indicate the level of training required for respirator use

  • APFs determine the lifespan of a respirator

  • APFs evaluate the comfort level of respirators

Correct answer: APFs measure the level of effectiveness a respirator provides to the wearer

Assigned Protection Factors (APFs) are crucial because they measure how effectively a respirator provides protection against hazardous contaminants. APFs help ensure that the chosen respirator can adequately protect workers from identified hazards. 

APFs do not relate to the level of training required, which is addressed separately through training programs. 

They also do not determine the lifespan of the respirator, which is influenced by other factors like usage conditions and maintenance. 

Comfort level evaluation is important for user compliance but is not what APFs measure.

31.

What is the first step in the sequence of lockout procedures when servicing or maintaining equipment?

  • Notify employees that servicing or maintenance is required and that the machine will be locked out

  • Shut down the machine using the typical stopping procedure

  • Deactivate the energy-isolating device so that the machine is isolated from the energy source

  • Apply the lockout devices to the energy-isolating device

Correct answer: Notify employees that servicing or maintenance is required and that the machine will be locked out

The first step in the sequence of lockout procedures is to notify employees that servicing or maintenance is required and that the machine will be locked out. This ensures that everyone in the vicinity is aware of the maintenance activities and the potential hazards. 

Shutting down the machine using the typical stopping procedure is the next step after notifying employees. 

Deactivating the energy-isolating device and applying the lockout devices come after the machine has been shut down and isolated from its energy sources.

32.

What does the term radiation refer to?

  • The process by which energy is emitted by a source, transmitted through an intervening medium, and absorbed by another body.

  • The emission of light waves from the sun and stars, which travel through space and reach the Earth, providing it with light and heat.

  • The energy released only during nuclear reactions, such as those that occur in nuclear power plants or atomic bombs, and is limited to these specific scenarios.

  • The transfer of heat between two objects in direct contact, where the energy is conducted through the materials touching each other, resulting in a temperature change.

Correct answer: The process by which energy is emitted by a source, transmitted through an intervening medium, and absorbed by another body.

Radiation refers to the process where energy is emitted by a source, passes through an intervening medium, and is absorbed by another body. This includes various forms such as subatomic particles (charged particles) and electromagnetic waves (photons). 

The other answers are incorrect because radiation is not limited to light waves from celestial bodies, nor is it confined solely to nuclear reactions. Additionally, the transfer of heat through direct contact describes conduction, not radiation.

33.

Which of the following is a MAIN ADVANTAGE of computer-based training (CBT)?

  • Trainees can work at their own pace

  • Trainees can interact with an instructor 

  • Trainees have to meet fixed training schedules

  • They can contain video segments 

Correct answer: Trainees can work at their own pace

Advantages of computer-based training include:

  • Trainees can work at their own pace.
  • Records can be automatically kept of all training. 
  • Correct answers are required before a worker can proceed to the next lesson, or remediation methods can be built into the program.
  • Workers receive training as time allows, rather than having to meet training schedules. 

CBT typically would not include interaction opportunities with an instructor. CBT offers flexibility in scheduling; timing is not fixed. CBT can contain video segments, but this is not a main advantage of CBT. 

34.

Which of the following BEST describes bloodborne pathogens?

  • Pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can cause diseases in humans

  • Microorganisms present in the air that cause respiratory infections

  • Chemical agents found in blood that can lead to chemical burns

  • Substances in blood that are responsible for clotting and healing wounds

Correct answer: Pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can cause diseases in humans

Bloodborne pathogens are specifically pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can cause diseases, such as hepatitis B and HIV. 

Microorganisms present in the air that cause respiratory infections are actually airborne pathogens, not bloodborne. Chemical agents found in blood that can lead to chemical burns do not relate to pathogens, as they are typically hazardous substances, not living organisms. Substances in blood responsible for clotting and healing wounds are part of the body's natural process, like platelets, and are not considered pathogens.

35.

Which principle of adult learning emphasizes the importance of adults wanting to learn things that will make them more effective and successful in their roles?

  • Need for success

  • Need to know why (WIFM)

  • Need to apply experience

  • Need to be in control

Correct answer: Need for success

The principle "Need for success" highlights that adults are motivated to learn when they perceive that the learning will help them become more effective and successful in their roles. This principle is driven by the desire to achieve tangible benefits from the learning process. 

The need to know why (WIFM) focuses on understanding the purpose of learning, the need to apply experience involves integrating past knowledge, and the need to be in control emphasizes having autonomy in the learning process. While all these principles are important, the need for success specifically addresses the desire for effectiveness and achievement.

36.

What are the posting requirements for employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

  • Employers must post a notice informing employees of their rights under the OSHA Act and safety requirements in a conspicuous place within the work area.

  • Employers must post a notice in the break room only.

  • Employers must post a notice only in the main entrance of the building.

  • Employers must post a notice informing employees of their rights under the OSHA Act and safety requirements at the nearest Department of Labor office.

Correct answer: Employers must post a notice informing employees of their rights under the OSHA Act and safety requirements in a conspicuous place within the work area.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are required to post a notice informing employees of their rights and the safety requirements mandated by OSHA. This notice must be posted in a conspicuous place within each store or work area where it can be easily seen by employees. 

Posting in the break room only, at the main entrance, or at the nearest Department of Labor office does not meet the OSHA requirements. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that all employees are aware of their rights and the safety protocols they need to follow in the workplace.

37.

Which international standard represents a revolution in corporate environmental management, focusing on the integration of environmental affairs into business practices?

  • ISO 14000

  • ISO 9001

  • ISO 26000

  • ISO 45001

Correct answer: ISO 14000 

ISO 14000 represents a revolution in corporate environmental management, focusing on the integration of environmental affairs into business practices. 

ISO 9001 relates to quality management systems, ISO 26000 provides guidance on social responsibility, and ISO 45001 is related to occupational health and safety management systems. These other standards do not focus on environmental management.

38.

Which of the following is the MOST effective timing for a supervisor or project inspector to conduct inspections of active worksites to ensure safety?

  • Daily, to identify hazardous conditions related to equipment or unsafe work practices

  • Only when a specific hazard is reported by a worker

  • At the end of each week to review the entire week's activities

  • Only during the initial phase of a new project to establish safety protocols

Correct answer: Daily, to identify hazardous conditions related to equipment or unsafe work practices

Conducting daily inspections is the most effective method because it allows for the immediate identification and correction of hazardous conditions, such as issues with equipment or unsafe work practices. Waiting until a worker reports a hazard is reactive and might allow dangerous conditions to persist unnoticed. Inspecting only at the end of the week might leave hazards unaddressed for too long, increasing the risk of accidents. Focusing solely on the initial phase of a project overlooks the potential for new hazards to arise as work progresses, which is why ongoing daily inspections are critical for maintaining a safe worksite.

39.

Which principle of adult learning emphasizes the importance of adults having the opportunity to voice concerns and see them addressed, and can take part in activities such as group discussions, role-playing, and simulations?

  • Need to be in control

  • Need for structured guidance

  • Need to apply experience

  • Need for immediate evaluation

Correct answer: Need to be in control

The principle "Need to be in control" highlights that adults prefer to have autonomy over their learning process. This includes having opportunities to voice concerns, participate in group discussions, and engage in activities like role-playing and simulations, which foster a sense of control and involvement in their learning. 

Structured guidance and immediate evaluation are important aspects of learning, but they do not address the specific need for control. 

Applying experience is another key principle but focuses on integrating past knowledge rather than having control over the learning process.

40.

What is one of the key safety requirements for a powered industrial truck (PIT) when lifting loads higher than the operator's head or in areas where falling objects are a hazard?

  • The PIT must be equipped with an overhead guard

  • The PIT must have a load backrest extension to prevent the load from sliding backward onto the operator

  • The PIT must have a horn that is loud enough to be heard throughout the operating area

  • The PIT must be equipped with steering wheel knobs for improved maneuverability in tight spaces

Correct answer: The PIT must be equipped with an overhead guard

An overhead guard is essential for protecting the operator from hazards such as falling objects when the PIT is lifting loads higher than the operator's head. 

The load backrest extension, while important, primarily prevents load movement, not falling objects. A horn is necessary for warning others but does not address the hazard of falling objects. Steering wheel knobs improve maneuverability but do not protect the operator from falling objects.

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