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Two workers are working inside a pressure vessel applying a new type of corrosion-resistant paint. After one hour
of work, both painters exit the pressure vessel and advise their supervisor that they are experiencing headaches
and nausea.
- the workers were wearing half-face respirators with organic vapour cartridges;
- ventilation was provided by an electric supply fan;
- portable lighting was installed;
- measurements revealed 46% Lower Explosive Limit (LEL);
- the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the paint indicated that a major constituent of the product was
toluene.
1. Upon arrival at the scene, what immediate action should the safety professional take?
A. Ensure the emergency response plan is active.
B. Take out on-site rescue equipment.
C. Assess the air quality with a gas detector instrument.
D. Ensure that lockout-tagout has been completed properly.
3. What effect would increasing the concentration of solvent vapours have on oxygen levels in a confined
space?
A. It would increase the oxygen levels within the space.
B. It would decrease the oxygen levels within the space.
C. It would have no effect on the oxygen levels within the space.
D. It would eliminate the oxygen within the space.
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ABC Company places a high value on health and safety performance. Consequently, the company has set an
aggressive goal as part of its commitment to health and safety. The company believes that all injuries, whether
experienced by permanent or contract employees, can be avoided, and health and safety is everyone's job.
4. ABC Company has a 5-year plan to reduce the total worksite lost time injury to a frequency rate of 0.1. If
ABC Company has 2,000 full-time employees, how many lost time injuries would occur 5 years from now?
A. 2
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
5. What would an auditor look at first to assess that effective systems are in place to prevent injuries?
A. Company health and safety policy.
B. Joint health and safety committee meeting frequency.
C. Tangible senior management commitment and participation.
D. Workplace inspection records.
6. The CEO of ABC Company wants to be known as a great leader. What is an essential component of
effective leadership?
A. Vision.
B. Self-confidence.
C. Intelligence.
D. Mission.
7. What leadership style involves employees in decision-making to achieve the health and safety goals?
A. Directive.
B. Supportive.
C. Achievement-oriented.
D. Participative.
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The ABC Cardboard Manufacturing Plant encourages employee reporting of health and safety concerns. All
workers have received Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)/Global Harmonized System
(GHS) training. Some workers report the presence of a strong chemical odour emanating from a glue tank, and
having headaches and general discomfort. A work stoppage occurs. The safety professional is asked to investigate.
8. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) identifies that the glue's main component has an Occupational Exposure Limit
(OEL) of 100 ppm. Air sampling determines that the actual airborne concentration is 10 ppm. What is the
safety professional's next step?
A. Inform the supervisor that it is safe for workers to return to work.
B. Schedule WHMIS/GHS training for the affected employees.
C. Issue respirators to all persons in the affected work area.
D. Interview the workers and gather more information.
9. During the investigation, it was determined that the ventilation system was temporarily shut off to change
a worn belt. No one was notified of the maintenance. What measure should be taken to prevent a
recurrence?
A. Discipline the maintenance worker.
B. Issue a memo informing the maintenance department not to repeat the maintenance.
C. Implement a procedure to ensure that affected personnel are notified.
D. Replace fan belts on a monthly basis.
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A worksite inspection of a chemical processing plant identified a number of deficiencies with respect to work
procedures, equipment guarding and evacuation planning.
12. What is the preferred material for guarding equipment under most circumstances?
A. Metal.
B. Plastic.
C. Wood.
D. Shatter-resistant glass.
13. What are two items typically shown in an evacuation plan diagram?
A. Gathering points and fire hydrants.
B. Fire extinguishers and emergency telephones.
C. Evacuation routes and electrical shutoffs.
D. Evacuation routes and gathering points.
14. What type of sprinkler system should be used in the unattended and unheated warehouse?
A. Wet pipe system.
B. Dry pipe system.
C. Deluge system.
D. Pre-action system.
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INDEPENDENT QUESTIONS
Auditing (AUD)
18. Which of the following is a key outcome of the interview process during an audit?
A. Confirming the validity of documentation and observations.
B. Assessing the evidence of system impacts on production.
C. Identifying the cultural barriers within an organization.
D. Allowing the interviewee to speak frankly about the system.
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20. What should the safety professional ensure when evaluating an audit instrument?
A. The audit instrument includes validation methods.
B. Guidelines are developed for the audit instrument.
C. The audit instrument is used extensively in the industry.
D. The audit instrument is based on a set of standards.
Ergonomics (ERG)
21. Which signs and symptoms are commonly associated with a musculoskeletal injury?
A. Discolouration and dizziness.
B. Rapid pulse and dilated pupils.
C. Aching joints and cramping.
D. Swelling and poor circulation.
22. In which of the following scenarios is a worker at greatest risk of developing a sprain injury?
A. Typing on a computer and not taking periodic breaks.
B. Slipping on a wet floor and falling on an outstretched wrist.
C. Bending the neck during lengthy telephone calls.
D. Sitting at an assembly line station screwing in small parts.
23. What type of display is best for ease of reading, detection of change and maintaining a high level of
process control?
A. A fixed marker with a moving scale.
B. A digital indicator with a whole number scale.
C. A counter with a numerical scale.
D. A moving pointer with a fixed scale.
24. Which of the following is associated with applying ergonomic principles with respect to human
characteristics such as size and proportions?
A. Ergonomics.
B. Variability.
C. Anthropometrics.
D. Physical demands analysis.
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25. What is the legislative clause that requires employers to correct any hazards or risks to workers?
A. Criminal clause.
B. Privative clause.
C. Prevention clause.
D. General duty clause.
27. What is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) best known for?
A. Standards.
B. Guidelines.
C. Practices.
D. Regulations.
29. What is the most common type of fire control system found in buildings constructed in Canada?
A. Carbon dioxide systems.
B. Sprinkler systems.
C. Smoke detection systems.
D. Heat detection systems.
30. What is one of the key elements when developing an effective emergency preparedness/response plan?
A. To explain the differences between natural and man-made disasters.
B. To implement an accountability framework at the start of the emergency action plan.
C. To assign specific emergency responsibilities to employees relative to their competencies.
D. To ensure business continuity through the use of distinct alarms that are recognized by employees.
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34. Which stress management program is the least frequently implemented despite potentially having the
greatest impact?
A. An organizational/environmental change program.
B. An assessment-focused program.
C. A therapeutic/counselling program.
D. An education/awareness building program.
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36. Under what level of health protection does emphasis on early diagnosis and treatment for health
conditions fall?
A. Advanced.
B. Secondary.
C. Primary.
D. Tertiary.
37. What is the most important consideration of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
A. Budget.
B. Confidentiality.
C. Availability.
D. Participation.
38. What aspect of a disability management process would have the greatest impact on returning an injured
employee to work?
A. Compensating the injured employee for all lost time.
B. Enhancing employee health-related fitness.
C. Notifying the injured employee of benefits reduction.
D. Intervening early with the injured employee.
39. What can an organization do to recognize substance abuse issues in the workplace?
A. Analyzing reduced work productivity.
B. Training managers and supervisors on the subject.
C. Listing illicit drugs types and their side effects.
D. Informing employees of their right to confidentiality.
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40. A worker tells the safety professional that the floor is slippery and that several workers have fallen over
the past year. After ensuring that the area is secured, what should the safety professional do next?
A. Recommend a work refusal.
B. Ask if the worker has reported the hazard to the supervisor.
C. Conduct a workplace inspection.
D. Review the health and safety committee minutes.
41. Because of more severe penalties associated with strict liability offences, a defendant has the opportunity
to make which of the following?
A. A plea bargain.
B. Defence with claim of right.
C. A due diligence defence.
D. A mea culpa bargain.
42. What is the origin of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?
A. A result of consumer interest and applied to the workplace.
B. Developed by labour and industry (bipartite process).
C. Developed through negotiations between all governments, labour and industry.
D. Developed to meet World Trade Organization requirements.
43. What best describes the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?
A. An information system to inform and educate workers.
B. A supplement to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods system.
C. A regulation made pursuant to the Hazardous Products Acts.
D. A control system required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
44. A sling on a log lifter has not been certified. The workers contact their supervisor and state that they will
not operate the log lifter. Which legal right are the employees invoking?
A. The right to know.
B. The right to participate.
C. The right to refuse unsafe work.
D. The right to report safety concerns.
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45. What is the main body charged with administering occupational health and safety legislation and
enforcing standards?
A. Workplace safety associations.
B. Federal and provincial courts.
C. Government agency in a particular jurisdiction.
D. Industry consultants.
46. What best describes one of the responsibilities of a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) as
identified in the BCRSP Rules of Professional Conduct?
A. To provide complete, accurate and timely information on the hazards and risks associated with an
occupation.
B. To provide opportunities for professional development for those working under the supervision of a
CRSP.
C. To protect and promote the safety and health of people, property and the environment above any
consideration of self-interest.
D. To protect and promote the safety and health of industry standards and engineering best practices.
48. Which of the following is a responsibility of a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)?
A. To continue professional development throughout career.
B. To be subjective in the interpretation of findings.
C. To never disclose confidential information.
D. To advise relevant parties of any conflicts of interest when requested.
49. A company CEO stated that everyone will be held accountable for Health & Safety Management System
implementation. Which of the following most closely describes the CEO's statement?
A. Functional management.
B. Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
C. Right to know.
D. Participative management.
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50. Based on federal legislation, a workplace health & safety committee is required when the number of
employees reaches what figure?
A. 300
B. 100
C. 20
D. 10
51. In addition to giving performance feedback, what are two basic steps that can assist in changing safety-
related behaviours in the workplace?
A. Identifying critical behaviours and conducting measurement through observation.
B. Identifying critical behaviours and monitoring worker morale.
C. Completing job safety analysis and conducting measurement through observation.
D. Completing job safety analysis and monitoring worker morale.
54. What type of organizational structure best describes an organization with no clear reporting structure and
no line of command or authority?
A. Flat.
B. Functional.
C. Adhocracy.
D. Matrix.
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55. Based on adult learning principles, through which sense does the average adult learn best?
A. Hearing.
B. Touch.
C. Smell.
D. Sight.
56. What was the main premise for the development of the ISO 9000 standard series?
A. Public safety is paramount and should always be upheld.
B. Competition can be assisted by efficiently organizing the manufacturing of quality products.
C. Quality principles should be applied to all aspects of operations to meet customer needs.
D. Quality comes from defect prevention, not defect correction.
58. What is an important component that determines the effectiveness of Locke’s goal-setting theory?
A. Perceived trustworthiness of performance management.
B. Active and visible participation by senior management.
C. Consistency between stated and demonstrated performance.
D. Employees’ participation in setting the goals to be achieved.
59. Who developed the yardstick for identifying performance problems whereby managers may create self-
fulfilling prophecies based on their own assumptions?
A. Elton Mayo.
B. Abraham Zaleznick.
C. Douglas McGregor.
D. Frederick Taylor.
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60. What are the four basic functions in the management process?
A. Organizing, structuring, leading and controlling.
B. Leading, planning, organizing and staffing.
C. Planning, controlling, organizing and staffing.
D. Planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
62. In order to change a safety culture, who has the ultimate responsibility to focus on safety as a goal?
A. Line workers.
B. Safety advisors.
C. Managers.
D. Supervisors.
63. Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by impairment to what part of the ear?
A. Anvil.
B. Hammer.
C. Cochlea.
D. Stirrup.
64. A worker with a full beard is required to wear a half-mask respirator. What should the safety professional
do?
A. Have the worker apply cream/lubricant to his facial hair.
B. Provide the worker with a large dust mask that does not seal.
C. Ask the worker to shave where the respirator will seal with the face.
D. Conduct quantitative fit-testing that does not require the worker to shave.
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65. What are the key components of a workplace respiratory protection program?
A. Medical assessment, fit-testing, cleaning schedule and evaluation.
B. Respirator selection, medical assessment, training, cleaning and inspection.
C. Procedures, respirator selection, medical assessment and maintenance.
D. Procedure, assessment, respirator selection, training and maintenance.
67. What should the safety professional do before and after using suction pump air sampling instruments in
the field?
A. Sanitize the instruments using an accredited protocol.
B. Personally calibrate the instruments before and after use.
C. Calibrate against an instrument of known response and accuracy.
D. Ensure that the instruments are inspected by a qualified operator.
68. Which group of workers are at greatest risk of contracting Lyme disease?
A. Fish plant workers.
B. Pet shop workers.
C. Forestry workers.
D. Office workers.
70. What may increase the risk of exposure to a chemical ingestion hazard?
A. Inadequate ventilation.
B. Eating in the workplace.
C. Wearing the wrong type of gloves.
D. Sharing protective equipment.
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71. A worker's fingers have become white and stiff following exposure to prolonged cold and vibration. What
is the most likely explanation?
A. Bell's palsy.
B. Ménière's disease.
C. Corti's condition.
D. Raynaud's disease.
72. The organism that causes Legionnaires' disease belongs to which category?
A. Viruses.
B. Fungi.
C. Bacteria.
D. Prions.
73. On site, what is the first step when responding to a chemical release on a public road?
A. Secure the scene.
B. Assess the situation.
C. Obtain help.
D. Approach cautiously from upwind.
74. A sign reading “Be sure to tie off to engineered anchor points” is an example of what type of control?
A. Administrative control.
B. Engineering control.
C. Elimination control.
D. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) control.
75. What is the best control method for warning workers when heavy equipment is backing up?
A. Hazard warning light on the cab.
B. Driver signalling with three horn blasts.
C. Workers wearing high-visibility clothing.
D. Automatic audible signalling device.
76. When assessing risks at the design stage, which of the following is most important?
A. Severity.
B. Probability.
C. Duration.
D. Frequency.
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79. Which of the following is an accurate list of the key principles of ISO-type management standards?
A. Auditing, documenting and setting objectives and targets.
B. Planning, doing, checking and acting.
C. Analyzing, reporting, setting targets and taking corrective actions.
D. Communicating, documenting, auditing and enforcement.
80. Which principle is an approach to minimizing health risk that seeks to reduce potentially harmful
exposures to the greatest extent possible?
A. Weight-of-evidence approach.
B. Sound science approach.
C. As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle.
D. Precautionary principle.
81. What is the risk management principle that best describes taking preventive action to mitigate risk
despite the fact that scientific information is incomplete?
A. The reasonable relationship principle.
B. The weight-of-evidence principle.
C. The precautionary principle.
D. The sound science principle.
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84. At what threshold current level will a person have difficulty releasing their handgrip on a conductor due to
muscular contraction?
A. 1 to 2 milliamperes
B. 10 to 12 milliamperes
C. 400 to 1,000 milliamperes
D. 2 amperes
85. What type of injury is most commonly associated with manual material handling?
A. Ligament strains.
B. Lumbar strains.
C. Repetitive strains.
D. Muscle strains.
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86. What precaution should a worker take while handling multiple 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) boxes?
A. Take a 30 second rest break between handling each box.
B. Assess each box carefully.
C. Obtain assistance from a co-worker.
D. Keep the load as close to the body as possible.
88. In order to minimize stressors and injuries to a worker, what factors should be considered when selecting
power hand tools?
A. Cost, storage requirements and energy source.
B. Posture, force required to use it and weight and balance of the power tool.
C. Protective equipment required, design features and grounded power cord.
D. Maintenance schedule, ease of use and replacement time.
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92. What is the most important requirement each time an entry into a designated confined space is
undertaken?
A. Testing the rescue equipment to ensure its performance in case it is required.
B. Obtaining an entry permit before work in a confined space is performed.
C. Advising the legislative authority having jurisdiction of the time and place of entry.
D. Ensuring that the nearest municipal Emergency Services provider is contacted.
93. The entry team tests the oxygen levels prior to entering a confined space. The direct reading gas monitor
is registering an oxygen-deficient atmosphere. What are the initial physiological warning signs of a
potential exposure?
A. Increased breathing rate and increased pulse rate.
B. Elevated stress levels and signs of cyanosis.
C. Inability to move and a semi-conscious state.
D. Respiratory depression and a feeling of euphoria.
95. In addition to hazards falling under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
classification, what other hazards should be assessed in a laboratory environment?
A. Electrical, biological and affective hazards.
B. Radiation, biological and exposure hazards.
C. Electrical, equipment, thermal and radiation hazards.
D. Equipment, thermal, affective and exposure hazards.
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98. What engineering control would provide the best guarding protection on a punch press?
A. STREE guard.
B. Pressure sensing pads.
C. Point of operation fixed guard.
D. Retractable fence.
99. When welding takes place using natural ventilation, what action would best ensure worker safety?
A. Welding takes place in open areas.
B. Ceiling height is more than 10 m (30 feet).
C. The plume is away from the worker's breathing zone.
D. 15 m3 (500 cubic feet) of space is provided for each welder.
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