T.R. Consulting, Inc.

8 Hour HAZWOPER

Supervisor    Exam


Copyright 2003 by T.R. Consulting, Inc.


 

 

 

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DATE:

 

 

Multiple Choice

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

Matching

 

7) REL  ___            a) published by manufacturer

 

8) TLV  ___            b) published by Occupational Safety and                           Health Administration

9) MSDS ___            c) published by National Institute for                           Occupational Safety and Health

10)PEL  ___            d) published by American Conference of                               Government and Industrial Hygienists

 

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

D) there are no special requirements

 

 

True or False

 

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

 

16)____Heavy Equipment can entangle in overhead power lines.

 

17)____Heavy Equipment can spontaneously combust.

 

18)____Heavy Equipment can be a source of ignition in a flammable environment.

 

19)____Heavy Equipment can cause earthen materials to become airborne, causing potential eye hazards.

 

20)____Heavy Equipment can cause excavation edges to collapse.

 

21)____Heavy Equipment can run into or over site personnel.

 

22)____Heavy Equipment operators can readily detect the edges of excavations without aid.

 

23)____Spillage from Heavy Equipment can injure site personnel.

 

24)___ Lock out/tag out programs apply to electricity only

 

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

 

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

 

27)____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.

 

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

 

29)____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.

 

 

Multiple Choice

 

30)____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

 

Place the following tests in the proper order for determining the atmospheric hazards within a confined space prior to entry.

 

31)____Measurement for flammable vapors and gasses

32)____Measurement of individual toxic elements

33)____Measurement of oxygen content in air

 

 

Multiple Choice

 

34) An atmosphere containing less than ____% of oxygen is considered to be oxygen deficient. a) 11% b) 6% c) 19.5%

d) 23.75%

 

35) 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

 

True or False

 

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

 

37)___When air is supplied by an oil lubricated compressor, monitoring of the compressor temperature is unnecessary to ensure the quality of breathing air

 

38)___Monitoring for toxic vapors is never applicable to petroleum sites

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

48)___ The appropriate decontamination fluid for use on skin exposed to gasoline is soap and water (see MSDS or NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards)

 

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

 

 

Multiple Choice

 

50)____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

 

 

True or False

 

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

 

52)___ Written procedures for response to likely emergencies need to be developed

 

53)___ 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

 

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

 

55)____Standby personnel are to be present at the entrance to an occupied confined space and must remain in communication with his/her "buddy" within the confined space.

 

 

Multiple Choice

 

56)____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

 

True or False.

 

57)____Confined spaces may have limited access.

 

58)____Confined spaces never present hazards from falling objects.

 

59)____Confined spaces may have limited ventilation.

 

60)____Confined spaces may have limited working space.

 

61)____Confined spaces never have slippery surfaces.

 

62)____A large excavation can never be a confined space.

 

Multiple Choice.

 

63)___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&b above only

 

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

 

65)___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.

 

Use the following questions to help describe your experiences related to safety as a supervisor of employees working on hazardous waste or clean up sites.

 

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

 

  a) If so, describe the incident.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

69) What is your biggest safety concern?