ASP Safety Compliance and Regulations 5

Question 1

Under OSHA's PSM standard (29 CFR 1910.119), which element requires a documented review of process technology, equipment, and procedures when a change is made to a covered process?

Accepted Answer

Management of Change (MOC)

Answer

Management of Change (MOC) requires that any change to process chemicals, technology, equipment, or procedures be reviewed and authorized before implementation.

Question 2

An OSHA 'Other-Than-Serious' violation is defined as a condition that has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause:

Accepted Answer

Death or serious physical harm

Answer

Other-Than-Serious violations involve conditions related to safety and health but with a lower probability of causing death or serious physical harm.

Question 3

The OSHA recordkeeping standard (29 CFR 1904) requires employers with 10 or more employees in high-hazard industries to maintain injury and illness records. Which of the following is classified as a 'first-aid' treatment and therefore NOT recordable?

Accepted Answer

Use of a non-rigid means of support (e.g., elastic bandage)

Answer

Non-rigid means of support such as elastic bandages are listed as first-aid treatment under 29 CFR 1904.7 and do not make a case recordable.

Question 4

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize worksites with exemplary safety and health programs. Which VPP level has the most stringent requirements and is the highest designation?

Accepted Answer

Star

Answer

The VPP Star designation is the highest and requires a comprehensive safety and health management system with injury/illness rates below the national average.

Question 5

Under the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Program (RMP), which Program level applies to processes with the highest potential consequences requiring emergency response coordination and hazard assessment?

Accepted Answer

Program 3

Answer

Program 3 applies to the highest-risk processes (e.g., OSHA PSM-covered sources) and requires a full prevention program, emergency response, and five-year accident history.

(ASP) Associate Safety Professional Practice Test

(ASP) Associate Safety Professional Practice Test

ASP Safety Compliance and Regulations 5