Safety Trained Supervisor Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. During a routine workplace inspection, a supervisor identifies an unguarded rotating shaft on a piece of machinery. This represents which category of hazard? → Safety Hazard
2. Which hard hat class provides protection against high-voltage electrical hazards up to 20,000 volts? → Class B
3. What minimum anchorage strength is required for a fall arrest system? → 5,000 pounds
4. Which of the following activities would MOST likely be governed by a company's 'Life Critical' safety standards? → Performing excavation work in a 6-foot deep trench.
5. How should controls be validated after implementation? → Through monitoring, measurement, testing, and periodic review
6. Which of the following is considered the MOST effective type of hazard control measure according to the hierarchy of controls? → Physically removing the source of the hazard.
7. According to the hierarchy of controls, which of the following is considered the MOST effective method for controlling a hazard? → Elimination
8. Which of the following is NOT a required component of OSHA PPE training? → The financial cost of replacing lost or damaged PPE
9. What is the 5 Whys technique? → Repeatedly asking why to drill from immediate cause to root cause
10. What is the difference between TLV and PEL? → TLVs are ACGIH recommended guidelines while PELs are legally enforceable OSHA limits
11. What should be the FIRST action when an incident occurs? → Ensure safety of all personnel, provide first aid, and secure the scene
12. Under OSHA regulations, who is primarily responsible for paying for required PPE? → The employer
13. What is a risk assessment matrix used for? → Evaluating and prioritizing hazards based on likelihood and severity
14. Why is energy isolation (lockout/tagout) life critical? → Unexpected energy release during maintenance can cause immediate death
15. During the construction period, hazards can occur at any time. → True
16. What is the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfecting PPE that is shared among multiple workers? → Follow manufacturer cleaning instructions using compatible disinfectants
17. Which of the following is a mandatory component of an OSHA-compliant Emergency Action Plan (EAP)? → Procedures for employees who remain to perform critical operations before evacuating.
18. What are the three fundamental components that form the basis of a standard Job Safety Analysis document? → Task Steps, Potential Hazards, Control Measures
19. Which inspection technique follows a product or process from beginning to end? → Process flow analysis
20. The Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan must be reviewed at minimum: → Annually
21. Which hierarchy of controls level is considered MOST effective? → Elimination of the hazard
22. What is accurate about positioning device systems? → These systems are usually attached to lanyards or lifelines.
23. What should a supervisor do with PPE that has reached the manufacturer's recommended end-of-service life? → Document it and retire it from service permanently
24. A safety supervisor has limited time and resources to conduct Job Safety Analyses. Which of the following jobs should be prioritized? → A newly created maintenance task involving unfamiliar equipment.
25. What is the primary purpose of capture velocity in ventilation? → Providing sufficient air movement to draw contaminants into the exhaust hood
26. What does "MSD" stand for in the context of ergonomics? → Musculoskeletal disorder
27. How often should JSAs be reviewed and updated? → When job changes, after incidents, when new hazards found, and on a regular schedule
28. What information must a written PPE hazard assessment certification document? → The workplace evaluated, the evaluator's name, and the date of assessment
29. What are the three basic steps in a Job Safety Analysis? → Break job into steps, identify hazards for each step, develop preventive measures
30. According to OSHA's hierarchy of controls, when should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be used? → As the last resort after engineering and administrative controls