HAZWOPER EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.120 provides regulations on HAZWOPER, what is subsection q of
the standard? - ANSWER -Emergency response to hazardous substance releases
What 3 paragraphs contain "qualifications for trainers" in oshas 29cfr1910.120? -
ANSWER -120 e, p, and q
HAZMAT specialists just have minimum of how many hours training? - ANSWER -24
According to OSHA when is an "evolution" meeting required? - ANSWER -Prior to shift,
at least daily
What are the 3 major motivations that chase temporary performance impairments? -
ANSWER -Psychological/emotional , over-exertion, lack of sleep
List 3 biological hazards that are possible on a hazardous waste site? - ANSWER -
Poisonous plants, poisonous animals, disease-producing organisms
What are the two main types of fall protection systems? - ANSWER -Fall arrest (active),
collection (passive)
Type c soils have what slope? - ANSWER -1.5 : 1 slope
What is the single greatest on-site safety hazard? - ANSWER -Improper maintenance
and misuse of power tools
What is a GFCI - ANSWER -Ground fault circuit interrupters
As required by 29 CFR 1910.95, a hearing conservation program shall be administered
for employees exposed to an avg noise level of how many decibels or greater over an
eight hour time weighted average? - ANSWER -85
Lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures can be summed up by what other acronym -
ANSWER -LTT (lock it, tag it, try it)
What agency defines HAZWOPER standards - ANSWER -OSHA
what's the title number for DOT Hazmat regulations? - ANSWER -49 CFR
How is a hazardous waste operation defined under HAZWOPER - ANSWER -Any
operation conducted under the scope of this standard
, What does HAZWOPER mean - ANSWER -Hazardous waste operation and emergency
response
General site workers who have the potential to be exposed to hazardous materials shall
receive a minimum of how many hours initial training off site and how many days on site
experience? - ANSWER -40 hours off site, 3 days on site
The most important section of the HAZWOPER standard is titled? - ANSWER -120 (e) :
Training
What section of the HAZWOPER regulation is designated for decontamination? -
ANSWER -120 (k)
What are the six identified potential health effects that can result from exposure to
excessive noise levels - ANSWER -Increased pulse rate, tensed muscles,
sleeplessness, nervousness, increased blood pressure, irritability
Why is site characterization so important - ANSWER -So workers are properly protected
3 phases of site characterization - ANSWER -Preliminary assessment, initial on-site
survey, ongoing monitoring
Most *blank* have an expiration date, and work must be completed prior to expiration or
you must re-apply for an extension - ANSWER -Permits
During site surveys, you should first look for signs of *blank* above and below ground -
ANSWER -Hazards (look at plumbing,electrical)
What are the two major functions of site characterization phase 3? - ANSWER -Monitor
site emissions 1.) during work and 2.) at completion of work
Are all subcontractors required to have 40 hour HAZWOPER training if there is potential
for exposure to health and safety hazards? - ANSWER -Yes
True or false: the health and safety plan MUST be in writing - ANSWER -True
Why do we need an SS-Hasp? - ANSWER -Need to ensure each worker at a site is
familiar with the potential hazards that could exist or develop as the work site changes
What are the three major site specific HASP training elements? - ANSWER -PPE, air
monitoring requirements, site control
Where should a workers training records be maintained? - ANSWER -Off-site
What does the acronym NIOSH stand for? - ANSWER -National institute for
occupational safety and health
AND ANSWERS
OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.120 provides regulations on HAZWOPER, what is subsection q of
the standard? - ANSWER -Emergency response to hazardous substance releases
What 3 paragraphs contain "qualifications for trainers" in oshas 29cfr1910.120? -
ANSWER -120 e, p, and q
HAZMAT specialists just have minimum of how many hours training? - ANSWER -24
According to OSHA when is an "evolution" meeting required? - ANSWER -Prior to shift,
at least daily
What are the 3 major motivations that chase temporary performance impairments? -
ANSWER -Psychological/emotional , over-exertion, lack of sleep
List 3 biological hazards that are possible on a hazardous waste site? - ANSWER -
Poisonous plants, poisonous animals, disease-producing organisms
What are the two main types of fall protection systems? - ANSWER -Fall arrest (active),
collection (passive)
Type c soils have what slope? - ANSWER -1.5 : 1 slope
What is the single greatest on-site safety hazard? - ANSWER -Improper maintenance
and misuse of power tools
What is a GFCI - ANSWER -Ground fault circuit interrupters
As required by 29 CFR 1910.95, a hearing conservation program shall be administered
for employees exposed to an avg noise level of how many decibels or greater over an
eight hour time weighted average? - ANSWER -85
Lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures can be summed up by what other acronym -
ANSWER -LTT (lock it, tag it, try it)
What agency defines HAZWOPER standards - ANSWER -OSHA
what's the title number for DOT Hazmat regulations? - ANSWER -49 CFR
How is a hazardous waste operation defined under HAZWOPER - ANSWER -Any
operation conducted under the scope of this standard
, What does HAZWOPER mean - ANSWER -Hazardous waste operation and emergency
response
General site workers who have the potential to be exposed to hazardous materials shall
receive a minimum of how many hours initial training off site and how many days on site
experience? - ANSWER -40 hours off site, 3 days on site
The most important section of the HAZWOPER standard is titled? - ANSWER -120 (e) :
Training
What section of the HAZWOPER regulation is designated for decontamination? -
ANSWER -120 (k)
What are the six identified potential health effects that can result from exposure to
excessive noise levels - ANSWER -Increased pulse rate, tensed muscles,
sleeplessness, nervousness, increased blood pressure, irritability
Why is site characterization so important - ANSWER -So workers are properly protected
3 phases of site characterization - ANSWER -Preliminary assessment, initial on-site
survey, ongoing monitoring
Most *blank* have an expiration date, and work must be completed prior to expiration or
you must re-apply for an extension - ANSWER -Permits
During site surveys, you should first look for signs of *blank* above and below ground -
ANSWER -Hazards (look at plumbing,electrical)
What are the two major functions of site characterization phase 3? - ANSWER -Monitor
site emissions 1.) during work and 2.) at completion of work
Are all subcontractors required to have 40 hour HAZWOPER training if there is potential
for exposure to health and safety hazards? - ANSWER -Yes
True or false: the health and safety plan MUST be in writing - ANSWER -True
Why do we need an SS-Hasp? - ANSWER -Need to ensure each worker at a site is
familiar with the potential hazards that could exist or develop as the work site changes
What are the three major site specific HASP training elements? - ANSWER -PPE, air
monitoring requirements, site control
Where should a workers training records be maintained? - ANSWER -Off-site
What does the acronym NIOSH stand for? - ANSWER -National institute for
occupational safety and health
