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Which system has as its primary functions to identify hazardous conditions assess their risk and establish effective risk control measures?
Loss control
When a project has been proposed, it must first go through a preliminary analysis in order to determine whether or not it has a positive net present value using the MARR as the discount rate the MARR is the target rate for evaluation of the project investment. What is the definition of MARR?
Minimum attractive rate of return
The Z 10 is a management system standard compatible in harmonized with quality (ISO9000 series) and environmental management systems (ISO14000 series). which of the following best describes the standards? 
Performance standards 
The first action to be considered in the hierarchy of control is.
Elimination of the hazard
Define one type of accident precursor that includes conditions, events or measures that proceed an undesirable event, and they have some value in predicting the event arrival whether it is an accident incident near miss or undesirable safety state.
Leading indicators 
The risk remaining after preventative measures have been taken
Residual risk
The management term “span of control” refers to
The number of subordinates a manager can supervise 
employee, motivation, or change a primary behavior model does not include which of the following
Having the ES & H department, write procedures
Which of the following defines the attributes of employee coaching?
Achievement, oriented, proactive, fact-finding process
Management and safety systems, built on the principles and processes developed by quality pioneer Edwards Deming are known as
Plan, do, check, act
Convincing someone to perform desired behaviors or actions is a part of psychology, known as
Motivation
Which of the following is not one of the major provisions of the consensus standard incorporating best practices in 0HSMS?
Regulatory compliance
What is the most effective method to fix accountability for environmental, safety, and health losses?
Charge the associated cost to each work center 
Measures of a system that are taken after events and assess outcomes in occurrences are called 
Lagging indicator’s
Safety, environmental, and health performance is best presented to upper management in terms of
Cost relationships 
Risk is a combination of 
Probability that An adverse event will occur and consequences of the adverse event
Which question cannot be answered by Pareto charts
What are the largest issues facing our team or business?
What 20% of sources are causing 80% of the problems parentheses 8020 rule?
Where should we focus our effort to achieve the greatest improvements? Where are the indirect cost of the incident?
Where are the indirect cost of the incident? 
A successful management system, according to 0HSAS18001, should be based on all of the following, except.
A generic, occupational health and safety policy
Identification of occupational health and safety risks along with legal requirements
Objectives, targets, and programs that ensure continual improvements
Management activities that control, occupational health, and safety risks 
A generic, occupational health and safety policy
Which of the following best defines a management system audit under ISO 19011?
A systematic independent and documented process for obtaining audit evidence, and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit criteria are fulfilled
Auditing is characterized by reliance on many principles. Adherence to these principles, is a prerequisite for providing audit conclusions that are relevant and sufficient, and for enabling auditors working independently from one another to reach similar conclusions, in similar circumstances, which of the following are included in these principles. 
Integrity, confidentialities, due professional care 
Which is the best design for continuous input with precision for operator control 
Knob 
What would be an example of an engineering control? 
Design the job to fit the worker 
Back belts, (braces) used for support
I have not been shown to lessen the risk of back injury among uninjured workers
The term CLI, used in the professional practice of Ergonomics means
A a composite lifting index
B controlled lifting indices
C coordinated lifting indicator
D coupling lifting index 
A composite lifting index
The term psychophysical is most related to
A isotonic dynamic muscle force development
B the relationship between sensations and physical stimuli
C the study of how her emotions impact our health
D the study of biological indicators, such as heart rate and energy expenditure 
The relationship between sensations and physical stimuli 
Compression of nerves and blood vessels between the clavicle and first and second ribs is a disease known as
A polymorphous light irruption
B pneumothorax
C atelectasis
D thoracic outlet syndrome, 
Thoracic outlet syndrome
What are two primary situations where bio mechanics analysis should be performed?
A during Manuel lifting, and to evaluate the effects of body posture’s
B during Manuel lifting and to evaluate the effects of work rest cycles
C during manual lifting and to evaluate the effects of dynamic loads
D during manual lifting, and to evaluate the effects of static loads
During manual, lifting, and to evaluate the effects of body postures 
To reduce eyestrain or transposing data from a paper to a computer it is best to
A place the paper next to the computer screen
B place the paper above the computer screen
C placed the paper on the desk
D place the paper below the computer screen 
Place the paper next to the computer screen 
What is the term for a postural analysis? System sensitive to musculoskeletal risk in a variety of jobs that is based on body segment specific ratings within specific movement planes using a scoring system for muscle activity, including static dynamic rapidly changing or unstable postures, and that provides a benchmark for urgency of action.
A rapid upper limb assessment
B Rogers muscle fatigue assessment
C strain index
D rapid entire body assessment 
Rapid entire body assessment
Which of the following best describes carpal tunnel syndrome
A elbow and shoulder, swelling and inflammation
B inflammation of ligaments in the wrist
C Raynaud syndrome of the hand and wrist
D numbness of the lower legs 
B inflammation of ligaments in the wrist 
For double handled, pinching, gripping or cutting tools, selector tool with handles that
A are designed with a grip span that is at least half an inch when fully closed
B are spring loaded to return the handles to the open position
C have finger grooves
D are bent when the force is applied vertically 
Our spring loaded to return the handle suit open position 
To reduce the chance of injury, work tasks should be designed to limit exposure to ergonomically risk factors, which of the following represents an administrative control
A use diverging conveyors off of Main line so that task are less repetitive
B use padding to reduce direct contact with any hard, sharp or vibrating surface
C staff floaters to provide periodic breaks between scheduled breaks
D install diverter‘s on conveyors to direct materials toward the worker to eliminate excessive, weaning or reaching 
Staff floaters to provide periodic breaks between scheduled breaks 
Excessive, leaning, and reaching, is required to access material on the far side of a conveyor, or slide in a poultry processing plant which of the following is the best solution?
A design, a diverter mechanism
B create a chute
C add a tilt or dumper
D install stationary seating
Design a diverter mechanism
A cooperative nursing home patient who weighs 150 pounds, cannot bear his own weight and needs to be moved which is the best method to illuminate manual lifting?
A use a stand in pivot technique
B use a friction reducing device
C use a lateral sliding aid
D use a portable lifting device 
Use a portable lifting device 
Truck, drivers and equipment operators are most likely to suffer from which of the following occupational diseases
A carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive forceful tasks
B back disability from whole body vibration
C rotator cuff tendinitis
D quervain syndrome from gripping
Back disability from whole body vibration 
Three approaches for evaluating manual material, handling tasks and implementing acceptable workload. Criteria are.
A Anthropometric psychological and physical
B physiological, cardiovascular, and psychological
C anthropometric, physiological and ergonomic
D bio mechanical, physiological and psycho physical
Biomechanical physiological in psychophysical
A generally accepted practice for use of a video display terminal is to locate the VDT slightly below the operators, horizontal line of sight. The recommended angles suggested is.
A 5° below the horizontal line of sight
B 5° to 35° below the horizontal line of sight
C 15° to 35° below the horizontal line of sight
D 15 to 25° below the horizontal line of sight
15 to 25 below the horizontal line of sight
The science of measuring the human body for differences in various physical characteristics is
A kinesiology
B anthropometry
C physiology
D ergonomics 
Anthropometry
Disorders that affect the muscles nerves blood vessels, ligaments, and tendons are called
A chronic wasting disease
B musculoskeletal disorders,
C cumulative, trauma disorders,
D soft tissue diseases 
Musculoskeletal disorders
Which of the following is not a design parameter that could affect performance with foot controls
A whether the controls require a thrust with or without ankle action
B the location of the fulcrum (if the pedal is hinged)
C the color and brightness of the foot control pedal
D the load or force that is required to activate the foot pedal 
The color and brightness of the foot control pedal 
The movement of the body segment in a lateral playing away from the midline of the body is
A abduction
B adduction
C flexion
D extension 
Abduction 
Which of the following passed through the carpal tunnel
A medial, nerve and radial artery
B Ulnar nerve in ulnar artery
C Ulnar, nerve, and flexor tendons
D Median nerve and flexor tendons 
Median nerve and flexor tendons 
During a workplace evaluation for combustible dust, which of the following is a least important in the prevention of a dust explosion?
A a documented process, hazard analysis, and operator training
B physical and chemical properties establish hazardous characteristics of materials used in a facility
C housekeeping, and predictive preventative maintenance programs
D properly installed and operational sprinkler systems 
Properly installed and operational sprinkler system 
Which term best describes a subsonic explosion
A propagation
B detonation
C deflagration
D auto ignition 
Deflagration
In coal mining overexposure to respirable coal mine, dust can lead to coworkers pneumoconiosis, a lung disease that can be disabling and fatal in its most severe form. The best protective measure to control respirable coal dust during long wall mining shearer operations is.
A face ventilation
B drum mounted water sprays
C cutting drum bit maintenance
D directional, water, spray systems 
Face ventilation 
a type of protective signaling (fire alarm) system that does not notify the local fire department in the event of an alarm condition is
A auxiliary
B remote
C Local
D proprietary 
Local
A paint spray booth operation according to OSHA should provide enough dilution air to reduce the vapor of flammable materials to ____ of the lower explosive limit
A 10%
B 15%
C 20%
D 25%
25%
When welding, immovable object in an area with a fire hazard, which action is the least appropriate?
A suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall be maintained nearby in a state of readiness
B all movable object, must be covered with a fire resistive material
C whenever they’re floor openings or cracks and flooring that cannot be closed for caution Shall be taken, so that no readily combustible material on the floor below shall be exposed to Sparks, potentially dropping through the floor
D before cutting or welding is permitted the area shall be inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations by means of a written permit 
All movable object must be covered with a fire resistant material
Flammable inside storage locations must be provided with all of the following except
A a clear Isle at least 22 inches wide
B a raised for inch sill
C self closing, fire doors
D either a gravity or mechanical exhaust system 
A clear I’ll add at least 22 inches wide
And overcurrent device is best defined as a/an
A electrical capacitor with discharge resistor
B step up transformer
C pendant, push button controls station with metal messenger
D expulsion fuse 
Expulsion fuse
Which of the following is not an oxidizer?
A fluorine
B hydrazine
C potassium, permanganate
D Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrazine
Water is immediately available in a sprinkler piping in a wet pipe system in the event of a fire. The sprinkler head fuse is melted by heat from the fire and water is delivered to control or extinguish the ensuing fire. In a pre action fire, sprinkler system:
A air under pressure is maintained in the system piping
B piping includes open sprinklers
C the building occupant manually open the deluge valve
D sprinkler heads are connected to a rate of rise detector that assures a dual fault-tolerance
Air under pressure is maintained in the system piping 
The NFPA identifies a combustible liquid as one having a flashpoint:
A at or above 140°F
B at or above 100°F
C at or above 200°F
D at or below 70°F
At or above 100°F
An inspector checklist for a dry pipe sprinkler system requires opening the inspector, test valve and timing delay between the valve opening and water discharge. NFPA 13 requires that dry systems must deliver water to the inspector test pipe outlet within:
A three minutes
B 15 seconds
C one minute
D 30 seconds
1 minute
The three distinct parts of a “ means of egress” include:
A exit access, exit, and exit discharge
B door, passageway, and ramps
C door opening device, door, and exit light
D horizontal exits, stairs, and, ramps
Exit access, exit, and exit discharge 
NFPA 101, life safety code, requires emergency, lighting to illuminate the means of egress in some occupancies (places of assembly, educational buildings, healthcare facilities, etc). When required these lights must provide not less than 1 foot candle for a period of 1 1/2 hours if the normal lighting fails. What are the periodic testing requirements for these lights?
A a 30 second functional test every 30 days in a one and a half hour test annually
B a 30 second functional test monthly
C a five minute functional test, every 30 days and a one and a half hour test annually
D a one and a half hour functional test annually 
A 30 second functional test every 30 days and a one and a half hour test annually