HAZWOPER 40 SECTION #3 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Are all subcontractors required to have 40-hour HAZWOPER training if there is a
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 a SS-HASP? - ANSWER -Identify, control, and evaluate the possible
hazards
What are the 3 major site specific HASP training elements? - ANSWER -PPE
Air Monitoring requirements
Site Control
Where should a workers training records be maintained? - ANSWER -Off-site in project
file
Where is Phase 1 site characterization completed? - ANSWER -Off-site
When is Phase 1 site characterization completed? - ANSWER -Prior to entry
What does Phase 1 site characterization involve? - ANSWER -Interviews
Records research
Utilities records
Obtaining permits
Permits are time frames for: - ANSWER -Demolition
Construction
Street cutting
Encroachment
Soil boring
Well drilling
Tank removal
Why is site characterization so important? - ANSWER -Identify site hazards
Evaluate possible effects on workers and the environment
Select appropriate protection
Continuous process
Name the 3 phases of site characterization - ANSWER -Phase 1: Preliminary
assessment
Phase 2: Initial onsite survey
Phase 3: Ongoing monitoring
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Are all subcontractors required to have 40-hour HAZWOPER training if there is a
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 a SS-HASP? - ANSWER -Identify, control, and evaluate the possible
hazards
What are the 3 major site specific HASP training elements? - ANSWER -PPE
Air Monitoring requirements
Site Control
Where should a workers training records be maintained? - ANSWER -Off-site in project
file
Where is Phase 1 site characterization completed? - ANSWER -Off-site
When is Phase 1 site characterization completed? - ANSWER -Prior to entry
What does Phase 1 site characterization involve? - ANSWER -Interviews
Records research
Utilities records
Obtaining permits
Permits are time frames for: - ANSWER -Demolition
Construction
Street cutting
Encroachment
Soil boring
Well drilling
Tank removal
Why is site characterization so important? - ANSWER -Identify site hazards
Evaluate possible effects on workers and the environment
Select appropriate protection
Continuous process
Name the 3 phases of site characterization - ANSWER -Phase 1: Preliminary
assessment
Phase 2: Initial onsite survey
Phase 3: Ongoing monitoring
