CSM Health & Safety Protocols 2

Question 1

When working near an active stormwater detention pond, what minimum safety perimeter is typically recommended to prevent falls into water?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

A 6-foot safety perimeter from the edge of water hazards is a standard OSHA-aligned recommendation to prevent accidental falls.

Question 2

Which pathogen is most commonly associated with exposure to stormwater runoff containing animal feces and poses a risk to field personnel?

Accepted Answer

E. coli O157:H7

Answer

E. coli O157:H7, shed in animal and human feces, is a leading waterborne pathogen found in stormwater runoff that threatens field worker health.

Question 3

A stormwater inspector notices blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms in a retention basin. What is the PRIMARY immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Restrict access and notify supervisors

Answer

Cyanobacteria can produce hepatotoxic and neurotoxic compounds, so restricting access and notifying supervisors is the correct first response.

Question 4

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what document must be available on-site for all hazardous chemicals used in stormwater treatment?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer

OSHA HazCom requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be immediately accessible to workers for every hazardous chemical present on the job site.

Question 5

Which type of confined space classification applies to a stormwater manhole that has a hazardous atmosphere but does not require a permit for entry?

Accepted Answer

Non-permit confined space

Answer

A non-permit confined space has no hazardous atmosphere or other recognized serious hazards and does not require a written entry permit.

(CSM) Certified Stormwater Manager Practice Test

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CSM Health & Safety Protocols 2