HAZWOPER Refresher Test Test Submittal Page



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TEST QUESTIONS:

Multiple Choice: (Choose the best answer)

1)Level A personal protective equipment: a) the highest level of respiratory protection b) isolation of the body from the external environment c) work uniform offering no special respiratory protection d) may require the use of a filter type respirator e) both a and b

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2)Level B personal protective equipment: a) the highest level of respiratory protection  b) isolation of the body from the external environment  c) work uniform offering no special respiratory protection  d) may require the use of a filter type respirator  e) both a and d

#02

3)Level C personal protective equipment: a) the highest level of respiratory protection  b) isolation of the body from the external environment  c) work uniform offering no special respiratory protection  d) may require the use of a filter type respirator  e) both b and c

#03

4)Level D personal protective equipment: a) the highest level of respiratory protection  b) isolation of the body from the external environment c) work uniform offering no special respiratory protection  d) may require the use of a filter type respirator  e) both a and b

#04

5)If both a PEL and an REL can be found for chemical x and the REL differs from the PEL, which standard should be followed? a)PEL b) REL c)neither  d) either

#05

6)If both a TLV and an REL can be found for chemical x and the REL differs from the TLV, which standard should be followed?(No PEL exists) a) TLV  b) REL c)neither    d) either

#06

7) REL is published by a) manufacturers b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration c) National Institute for Safety and Health d) American Conference of Government and Industrial Hygienists

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8) TLV is published by a) manufacturers b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration c) National Institute for Safety and Health d) American Conference of Government and Industrial Hygienists

#08

9) MSDS is published by a) manufacturers b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration c) National Institute for Safety and Health d) American Conference of Government and Industrial Hygienists

#09

10)PELis published by a) manufacturers b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration c) National Institute for Safety and Health d) American Conference of Government and Industrial Hygienists

#10

11)Respirators assigned to an individual must be cleaned and disinfected a) After each use b) After each days use c) Once per week d) Once per month

#11

12)Respirators shared by more than one person must be cleaned and disinfected a) After each use b) After each days use c) Once per week d) Once per month

#12

13)Respirators reserved for emergency use which have not been used must be inspected A) Once every 6 months B) Each day C) Once per week D) Once per month

#13

14)Filter type respirators which require the wearer to draw air through the filter require A)that the wearer be examined by a physician to ensure that he has no physical limitations which would prevent him from wearing the respirator B) the wearer to be fit tested prior to using the respirator C) Both A and B above

#14

True or False

15)Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through contact with a variety of body fluids

#15

16)HIV is a bloodborne pathogen

#16

17)Hernias are bloodborne pathogens

#17

18)Hepatitis is a bloodborne pathogen

#18

19)Blood is the only body fluid which can transmit bloodborne pathogens

#19

20)Eliminating worker exposure to as many sharp objects as possible on a job site is only part of a bloodborne pathogen prevention program

#20

21)It is important to be familiar with the methods of “sharps” elimination and the proper way to don (put on) and doff (remove) protective equipment to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens

#21

Multiple Choice

22)Which of the following would be a good grounding source: A)6' copper grounding rod   B)Water spigot   C) Water main valve D) Buried UST E) Either #A or #C above

#22

23)Increasing the effectiveness of a ground can be accomplished by A) extending the ground further into the air  B)Installing a grounding rod horizontally C)Pouring water around the grounding device to activate it D) nothing can be done to increase the effectiveness of a ground E) either #A or #B above

#23

True or False

24)Heavy Equipment can have hot surfaces which could cause flammable materials to vaporize, increasing the risk of fires or explosions.

#24

25)Heavy Equipment can entangle in overhead power lines.

#25

26)Heavy Equipment can spontaneously combust.

#26

27)Heavy Equipment can be a source of ignition in a flammable environment.

#27

28)Heavy Equipment can cause earthen materials to become airborne, causing potential eye hazards.

#28

29)Heavy Equipment can cause excavation edges to collapse.

#29

30)Heavy Equipment can run into or over site personnel.

#30

31)Heavy Equipment operators can readily detect the edges of excavations without aid.

#31

32)Spillage from Heavy Equipment can injure site personnel.

#32

33)Lock out/tag out programs apply to electricity only

#33

34)Site barricades alone will make sure that unauthorized personnel do not enter a site

#34

35)Ventilation is one way to make an area safer when toxic or flammable vapors are present

#35

36)Instruments used for testing the atmosphere within a confined space where gasoline might be present must be explosion proof or intrinsically safe, properly calibrated, and appropriate for the expected hazard.

#36

37)Oxygen levels of 17.5% must be obtained prior to allowing personnel to enter a confined space.

#37

38)Readings on a combustible gas indicator must read at least .5 (50%) of the lower flammable limit (LFL) for a work area to be safe.

#38

Multiple Choice

39)The three elements necessary for a fire or explosion hazard to exist. a)Earth, Wind and Fire b)Fuel, Source of ignition, Oxygen (air) c) Gasoline, Cigarette lighter, Fumes d) Vapors, Source of ignition, nitrogen

#39

Place the following tests in the proper order for determining the atmospheric hazards within an UST or excavation prior to entry.

40)Measurement for flammable vapors and gases

#40

41)Measurement of individual toxic elements

#41

42)Measurement of oxygen content in air

#42

Multiple Choice

43)An excavation must be evaluated by a qualified person prior to entry when the excavation is greater than - a) 3 feet deep b) 4 feet deep c) 6 feet deep d) 7 feet deep

#43

44)Excavation edges greater than 5 feet in height must be a) sloped or shored b) carefully watched c)filled with gravel d) at least 6 feet apart

#44

45) An atmosphere containing less than ____% of oxygen is considered oxygen deficient. a) 11% b) 6% c) 19.5% d) 23.75%

#45

46) The _________ is the lowest concentration of a flammable vapor necessary to sustain combustion. a) lower explosive limit b) lower flammable limit c) either a or b above depending on the location of the vapors d) there is no name for it

#46

True or False

47)Air supplied by an oil lubricated compressor requires that carbon monoxide levels be monitored

#47

48)When air is supplied to personnel by an oil lubricated compressor, monitoring of the compressor temperature is unnecessary to ensure the quality of breathing air

#48

49)Monitoring for toxic vapors is never applicable to petroleum sites

#49

50)Combustible gas indicator readings need to remain at or below 10% LEL/LFL during entry and hot work

#50

51)Heat rash and heat cramps are serious injuries requiring immediate medical attention

#51

52)Alcohol consumption the night before work cannot affect my tolerance of the heat

#52

53)If you are young, healthy and thin, heat stress will not bother you

#53

54)Fluid intake is a good way to ward off the effects of heat stress

#54

55)Age, obesity and acclimatization all affect the ability of a person to tolerate heat

#55

56)Temperature and the velocity of the wind (wind chill) together contribute to cold injuries

#56

57)Personal protective equipment which becomes contaminated must be either discarded or thoroughly decontaminated prior to reuse

#57

58)Equipment used on site which becomes contaminated can be cleaned at the shop when there is more time available

#58

59)The appropriate decontamination fluid for use on skin exposed to gasoline is soap and water

#59

60)Eye injuries can be serious even when they appear minor at first

#60

Multiple Choice

61)Emergency response plans must be rehearsed at least how often? a) Once per day b) once per week c) once per month d) once per year

#61

True or False

62)Emergency response rehearsals need to be as realistic as possible without actually exposing workers to real hazards

#62
63)Written procedures for response to likely emergencies need to be developed

#63

64)Fire extinguishers must be periodically certified, regularly checked to assure a full charge, and of a proper type for the kind(s) of fires which might occur on site

#64

65)While personnel are located in a confined space, the atmosphere within the confined space is to be monitored frequently.

#65

66)Standby personnel are to be present at the entrance to an occupied confined space and must remain in communication with the entrant within the confined space.

#66

Multiple Choice

67)which of the following does not describe a confined space? a) limited access b) limited natural ventilation c) limited working space d) an area designed for human occupancy

#67

68)At what point is a person considered to have entered a confined space? a) When his head and shoulders enter b) When any part of his body enters c) When his whole body is inside d) When his head passes into it

#68

69)Is an attendant (standby person) allowed to enter the confined space? a) yes b) no c) on limited occasions d) the attendant is already in the confined space

#69

70)When is a mechanical means for retrieving a person from a confined space via lifelines and harnesses required? a) always b) during rescue c) when the depth of the space is greater than 5 feet d) never

#70

>True or False

<71)Confined spaces may have limited access.

#71

72)Confined spaces never present hazards from falling objects.

#72

73)Confined spaces may have limited ventilation.

#73

74)Confined spaces may have limited working space.

#74

75)Confined spaces never have slippery surfaces.

#75

76)A large excavation can never be a confined space.

#76

Multiple Choice

77)How often is a confined space required to be ventilated? a) prior to entry   b)continuously during entry    c) after reclassification to non-permit status   d) all of the above    e) a and b above only

#77

78)When is a lifeline and harness required? a) always    b) in permit required confined spaces at all times    c) when the depth of the confined space from entrance to lowest point is greater than 4 feet    d) during initial investigation of the confined space

#78

79)A confined space permit is issued by? a) a qualified person on site b) the local fire department    c) the facility owner d) OSHA

#79

80)A space which does not meet the criteria used to define a confined space may? a) be entered without any special precautions  b) be considered safe c) may contain the same types of hazards common to confined spaces   d) requires special training prior to starting work.

#80

81)___The completed confined space permit must be turned in to? a) the facility manager b) OSHA c) someone designated by my company d) no one

#81

Use the following questions to help describe your experiences related to safety ( near accidents, accidents, situations avoided) since your last HAZWOPER course.

82) Did you witness any accidents or near accidents in the past year?

#82

82a) If so, describe the incident.

#82a

b) How can incidents like this be avoided in the future?

#82b

83) What makes a person “safe” to work with?

#83

84) What type(s) of personal protective gear do you find essential? Why?

#84

85) What is your biggest safety concern?

#85






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