CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
CHSP COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SURE A+
✔✔What should be done with exposed non-current carrying metal parts of electrical
equipment? - ✔✔They should be grounded to prevent electrical hazards.
✔✔What is required for grounding in patient areas according to NFPA 99? - ✔✔Specific
grounding requirements must be followed to ensure safety.
✔✔What is the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)? - ✔✔To shut off
electrical power immediately in case of a ground fault.
✔✔What is the purpose of training in the energy control program? - ✔✔To ensure
employees understand the purpose, function, and restrictions of the program.
✔✔Who are authorized employees in the energy control program? - ✔✔Employees
responsible for implementing energy control procedures or performing service or
maintenance activities.
✔✔What knowledge do lockout personnel need? - ✔✔Knowledge and skills for safe
application, use, and removal of energy isolating devices.
✔✔What is the role of affected employees in the energy control program? - ✔✔They are
usually machine operators or users who operate relevant machinery but do not perform
lockout/tagout activities.
✔✔What must inspections ensure regarding energy control procedures? - ✔✔That
employees are familiar with their responsibilities and implement procedures properly.
✔✔What defines a confined space according to OSHA? - ✔✔A space with limited
entry/exit, large enough for employees to enter and perform work, and not designed for
continuous occupancy.
,✔✔What are the characteristics of a permit-required confined space? - ✔✔Contains a
hazardous atmosphere, material that can engulf entrants, inwardly converging walls, or
other recognized hazards.
✔✔What must employers do before entry into a confined space? - ✔✔Test for oxygen
deficiency, dangerous gases, and combustible gases.
✔✔What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for noise exposure? - ✔✔85
dBA on the A-Scale.
✔✔What is required if an employee's noise exposure exceeds 90 dBA? - ✔✔Employers
must implement control measures to reduce exposure to 90 dBA or below.
✔✔What is the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)? - ✔✔The amount of decibels by which a
hearing protector reduces noise exposure.
✔✔When must baseline audiograms be conducted? - ✔✔Within six months of
confirmation of an exposure equal to or exceeding the 85 dB action level.
✔✔What must facilities maintain regarding utility systems? - ✔✔A written inventory of all
operating components or selected components based on infection risks and patient care
needs.
✔✔What is the purpose of the HVAC system in a facility? - ✔✔To provide heating,
cooling, and ventilation equipment serving a building.
✔✔What is the recommended air supply for an office environment according to
ASHRAE? - ✔✔20 cubic feet of outside air per minute per person.
✔✔What must employers provide for safe entry into permit-required confined spaces? -
✔✔Personal protective equipment and means to eliminate or control hazards.
✔✔What should be done if a worker is exposed to 100 dB in a TWA with an NRR of 26?
- ✔✔The worker's exposure would be reduced to 74 dB.
✔✔What is the role of employers in the hearing conservation program? - ✔✔To
evaluate sound attenuation of ear protectors and provide testing free of cost.
✔✔What should be included in the written program for confined spaces? -
✔✔Identification and evaluation of all permit space hazards before entry.
✔✔What must be done to maintain utility systems in hospitals? - ✔✔Minimize
pathogenic biological agents and ensure proper ventilation and pressure relationships.
, ✔✔What is required for emergency electrical power in hospitals? - ✔✔Power for alarm
systems, exit routes, emergency communication systems, and at least one non-
ambulatory patient elevator.
✔✔What is the importance of the initial design of HVAC systems? - ✔✔It determines the
comfort of the environment and considers future expansion and load requirements.
✔✔What must employers do to prevent unauthorized entry into confined spaces? -
✔✔Establish and implement means to prevent unauthorized entry.
✔✔What is the significance of testing atmospheric conditions before entering a confined
space? - ✔✔To ensure safety and identify any hazardous conditions present.
✔✔What are the basic components of an effective hearing conservation program? -
✔✔Recognition, evaluation, control, training, and documentation.
✔✔What should be done during utility system disruptions in hospitals? - ✔✔Develop
procedures for emergency clinical interventions and notify staff.
✔✔What must be provided for equipment that could cause patient harm during failure? -
✔✔Emergency power
✔✔Which systems require emergency power in healthcare facilities? - ✔✔Life-support
systems, medical air compressors, surgical vacuum systems, operating rooms, recovery
rooms, obstetrical delivery rooms, nurseries, and urgent care areas.
✔✔What must hospitals do regarding piped medical gas systems? - ✔✔Inspect, test,
and maintain critical components.
✔✔What should hospitals test piped medical gas systems for? - ✔✔Purity, correct gas,
and proper pressure.
✔✔What is a major concern regarding medical gas systems? - ✔✔Ensuring the correct
gas is connected to the appropriate system lines.
✔✔What is the purpose of preventive maintenance in medical gas systems? - ✔✔To
ensure safe and reliable operation.
✔✔What should be documented as part of a management and maintenance program
for medical gas systems? - ✔✔Inspections and corrective actions.
CHSP COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SURE A+
✔✔What should be done with exposed non-current carrying metal parts of electrical
equipment? - ✔✔They should be grounded to prevent electrical hazards.
✔✔What is required for grounding in patient areas according to NFPA 99? - ✔✔Specific
grounding requirements must be followed to ensure safety.
✔✔What is the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)? - ✔✔To shut off
electrical power immediately in case of a ground fault.
✔✔What is the purpose of training in the energy control program? - ✔✔To ensure
employees understand the purpose, function, and restrictions of the program.
✔✔Who are authorized employees in the energy control program? - ✔✔Employees
responsible for implementing energy control procedures or performing service or
maintenance activities.
✔✔What knowledge do lockout personnel need? - ✔✔Knowledge and skills for safe
application, use, and removal of energy isolating devices.
✔✔What is the role of affected employees in the energy control program? - ✔✔They are
usually machine operators or users who operate relevant machinery but do not perform
lockout/tagout activities.
✔✔What must inspections ensure regarding energy control procedures? - ✔✔That
employees are familiar with their responsibilities and implement procedures properly.
✔✔What defines a confined space according to OSHA? - ✔✔A space with limited
entry/exit, large enough for employees to enter and perform work, and not designed for
continuous occupancy.
,✔✔What are the characteristics of a permit-required confined space? - ✔✔Contains a
hazardous atmosphere, material that can engulf entrants, inwardly converging walls, or
other recognized hazards.
✔✔What must employers do before entry into a confined space? - ✔✔Test for oxygen
deficiency, dangerous gases, and combustible gases.
✔✔What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for noise exposure? - ✔✔85
dBA on the A-Scale.
✔✔What is required if an employee's noise exposure exceeds 90 dBA? - ✔✔Employers
must implement control measures to reduce exposure to 90 dBA or below.
✔✔What is the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)? - ✔✔The amount of decibels by which a
hearing protector reduces noise exposure.
✔✔When must baseline audiograms be conducted? - ✔✔Within six months of
confirmation of an exposure equal to or exceeding the 85 dB action level.
✔✔What must facilities maintain regarding utility systems? - ✔✔A written inventory of all
operating components or selected components based on infection risks and patient care
needs.
✔✔What is the purpose of the HVAC system in a facility? - ✔✔To provide heating,
cooling, and ventilation equipment serving a building.
✔✔What is the recommended air supply for an office environment according to
ASHRAE? - ✔✔20 cubic feet of outside air per minute per person.
✔✔What must employers provide for safe entry into permit-required confined spaces? -
✔✔Personal protective equipment and means to eliminate or control hazards.
✔✔What should be done if a worker is exposed to 100 dB in a TWA with an NRR of 26?
- ✔✔The worker's exposure would be reduced to 74 dB.
✔✔What is the role of employers in the hearing conservation program? - ✔✔To
evaluate sound attenuation of ear protectors and provide testing free of cost.
✔✔What should be included in the written program for confined spaces? -
✔✔Identification and evaluation of all permit space hazards before entry.
✔✔What must be done to maintain utility systems in hospitals? - ✔✔Minimize
pathogenic biological agents and ensure proper ventilation and pressure relationships.
, ✔✔What is required for emergency electrical power in hospitals? - ✔✔Power for alarm
systems, exit routes, emergency communication systems, and at least one non-
ambulatory patient elevator.
✔✔What is the importance of the initial design of HVAC systems? - ✔✔It determines the
comfort of the environment and considers future expansion and load requirements.
✔✔What must employers do to prevent unauthorized entry into confined spaces? -
✔✔Establish and implement means to prevent unauthorized entry.
✔✔What is the significance of testing atmospheric conditions before entering a confined
space? - ✔✔To ensure safety and identify any hazardous conditions present.
✔✔What are the basic components of an effective hearing conservation program? -
✔✔Recognition, evaluation, control, training, and documentation.
✔✔What should be done during utility system disruptions in hospitals? - ✔✔Develop
procedures for emergency clinical interventions and notify staff.
✔✔What must be provided for equipment that could cause patient harm during failure? -
✔✔Emergency power
✔✔Which systems require emergency power in healthcare facilities? - ✔✔Life-support
systems, medical air compressors, surgical vacuum systems, operating rooms, recovery
rooms, obstetrical delivery rooms, nurseries, and urgent care areas.
✔✔What must hospitals do regarding piped medical gas systems? - ✔✔Inspect, test,
and maintain critical components.
✔✔What should hospitals test piped medical gas systems for? - ✔✔Purity, correct gas,
and proper pressure.
✔✔What is a major concern regarding medical gas systems? - ✔✔Ensuring the correct
gas is connected to the appropriate system lines.
✔✔What is the purpose of preventive maintenance in medical gas systems? - ✔✔To
ensure safe and reliable operation.
✔✔What should be documented as part of a management and maintenance program
for medical gas systems? - ✔✔Inspections and corrective actions.
