SSP Occupational Health & Hazard Control 2

Question 1

Which hierarchy of controls level is considered most effective for eliminating workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination physically removes the hazard from the workplace and is the most effective level in the hierarchy of controls.

Question 2

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets must contain how many sections?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires Safety Data Sheets to follow a standardized 16-section format aligned with the GHS.

Question 3

A worker is exposed to a chemical with a TWA-PEL of 50 ppm. Air monitoring shows an 8-hour average of 65 ppm. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Issue respirators and investigate root cause

Answer

Exceeding the PEL requires immediate interim protection (respirators) while investigating the root cause and implementing engineering controls.

Question 4

What term describes the concentration of an airborne contaminant that is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)?

Accepted Answer

The level at which escape without irreversible harm is no longer possible

Answer

IDLH is defined as the concentration that poses immediate threat to life or causes irreversible health effects that impair ability to escape.

Question 5

Which type of ventilation system is preferred for controlling airborne contaminants at their point of generation?

Accepted Answer

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV)

Answer

Local exhaust ventilation captures contaminants at the source before they disperse into the work environment, making it more effective than dilution ventilation.

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

SSP Occupational Health & Hazard Control 2