CET Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CET facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What type of waste requires special handling and disposal? → Hazardous waste
2. In the context of emergency response, the Incident Command System (ICS) is used primarily to: → Provide a standardized on-scene management structure
3. Under OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space standard (29 CFR 1910.146), the entry permit must be retained for at least: → 30 days after the permit expires
4. OSHA Form 300A must be posted in the workplace each year from: → February 1 through April 30
5. The GHS signal word 'Danger' indicates what relative level of hazard compared to 'Warning'? → Higher severity
6. What does PPE stand for in safety regulations? → Personal Protective Equipment
7. Which of the following best describes the purpose of maintaining a training roster or sign-in sheet as part of EHS documentation? → To provide evidence that specific employees received required training on a given date
8. Which of the following is considered a physical workplace hazard? → Excessive noise
9. A key principle of good EHS training documentation is that records should be: → Accurate, complete, and accessible for review by authorized parties
10. Which is a renewable energy source? → Solar energy
11. Which element is a required component of an OSHA-compliant Emergency Action Plan? → Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies
12. What is the primary goal of safety training? → Teach hazard awareness and safety practices
13. When training workers on reading SDSs, a CET trainer should highlight that Section 8 covers: → Exposure controls and personal protective equipment
14. Which OSHA form serves as the injury and illness incident report providing details about an individual case? → OSHA Form 301
15. Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard? → Virus exposure
16. What should be included in all safety training sessions? → Defined learning objectives
17. What is the purpose of a threshold limit value (TLV)? → Exposure safety guideline
18. A CET trainer developing a HazCom training session should emphasize that employees must be trained: → Before initial assignment and when new hazards are introduced
19. What is the maximum number of days an employer is required to count for 'job transfer or restriction' days on the OSHA 300 Log? → 180 days
20. Under OSHA recordkeeping rules, a 'privacy concern case' allows the employer to: → Withhold the employee's name on the Form 300 Log
21. What is a key component of effective risk communication? → Provide clear and accurate info
22. Which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains first-aid measures? → Section 4
23. A CET is evaluating a fall protection training program. Which method would be most effective for assessing Level 3 (Behavior) of the Kirkpatrick Model? → Observing trainees correctly using fall protection equipment on the job
24. The written Hazard Communication Program required by OSHA HCS must include: → How labels, SDSs, and training will be implemented
25. Why is it important to assess both acute and chronic risks? → To identify all possible health outcomes
26. Under HCS 2012, who is responsible for ensuring that hazardous chemicals are properly labeled in the workplace? → The employer
27. Under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard), training records for employees handling hazardous chemicals should document: → The chemicals covered, methods used, and the employee's demonstration of competency
28. What is the purpose of a job hazard analysis (JHA)? → To identify hazards in specific tasks
29. Which agency enforces environmental regulations in the U.S.? → EPA
30. A CET trainer conducting HazCom training should verify employee competency by: → Administering a practical exercise where employees locate SDS information and read a label