ASP/CSP EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Safety Policy - ANSWER>>A broad statement outlining an organizational
commitment to safety
Organization - ANSWER>>Structure of authority and activity relationships using
resources at hand to meet objectives
Management - ANSWER>>Function of planning, organization coordinating and
measuring information and using the data to persuade an organization to move in
a specific direction. Leadership setting the tone.
Safety Program - ANSWER>>A broad set of plans and policies addressing the
safety goals of an organization
Plan - ANSWER>>A plan is documented strategy for getting something
accomplished -- it may or may not be implemented
Project - ANSWER>>An undertaking to complete a specific task or goal
Project Management - ANSWER>>The discipline of planning, organizing and
managing resources to successfully complete project goals and objectives
Gantt Chart - ANSWER>>A bar chart illustrating a project schedule
What were Heinrich's major contribution to safety? - ANSWER>>88% of accidents
caused by unsafe "acts", remainder caused by unsafe conditions or acts of god.
Also the three E's of injury prevention: Engineering, education and enforcement.
,What is theory X and theory Y, and who authored it? - ANSWER>>Douglas
McGregor is the author. Theory X assumes people are lazy and not fond of job,
and therefore need external reward and punishment. Theory Y assumes people
are ambitious and self-motivated, therefore employees are internally motivated.
What type of injuries are recordable per OSHA? - ANSWER>>Anything above first
aid.
Any work-related fatality.
Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away
from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job.
Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.
Any work-related diagnosed case of cancer, chronic irreversible diseases,
fractured or cracked bones or teeth, and punctured eardrums.
There are also special recording criteria for work-related cases involving:
needlesticks and sharps injuries; medical removal; hearing loss; and tuberculosis.
How long do you keep employee medical records? - ANSWER>>Duration of their
employment + 30 years
How long do you keep employee exposure records? - ANSWER>>At least 30 years
Employer must inform workers of the existence, location and availability of those
____________ & _____________. - ANSWER>>Medical and exposure records.
Define Risk - ANSWER>>Probability X Severity
What is the risk management process? - ANSWER>>Risk identification, Risk
analysis, risk elimination or reduction, risk financing, administration of the risk
management process.
, Define Threshold Risk Model - ANSWER>>There is a safe level to which everyone
can be exposed without increasing probability of becoming sick. A model used in
IH
Define No Threshold Risk Model - ANSWER>>There is no safe level. Every
exposure increases probability of becoming sick. Model for ionizing radiation.
ALARA - ANSWER>>As low as reasonably achievable.
Incident rate - ANSWER>># of incidents * 200000/ hours worked by all employees
What are DART cases? - ANSWER>>Days away, restricted work, and job transfer
What are the sections of an insurance contract - ANSWER>>1. Delcarations 2.
Conditions 3. Exclusions
Workers compensation - ANSWER>>No fault insurance for injured workers that
protects the worker by compensating them for medical care, missing work, and
disability/impairment. It also protects employer by limiting their liability.
Experience modification rate - ANSWER>>Calculated over 3 years (skipping most
recent). Claims related to peers. [EMR of 1 (standard); EMR of <1 = claims lower
than peers; EMR of > 1 claims higher than peers (higher risk)]
Warranty - ANSWER>>Performance regarding implied and explicit claims. The
product did not perform as stated.
Negligence - ANSWER>>Conduct of behavior of a person or company. You did not
do what a reasonable person would have done.
Strict Liability - ANSWER>>A product with unreasonably dangerous
characteristics. You can be still be responsbile even though you may have not
have known of the hazard. ex. Asbestos
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Safety Policy - ANSWER>>A broad statement outlining an organizational
commitment to safety
Organization - ANSWER>>Structure of authority and activity relationships using
resources at hand to meet objectives
Management - ANSWER>>Function of planning, organization coordinating and
measuring information and using the data to persuade an organization to move in
a specific direction. Leadership setting the tone.
Safety Program - ANSWER>>A broad set of plans and policies addressing the
safety goals of an organization
Plan - ANSWER>>A plan is documented strategy for getting something
accomplished -- it may or may not be implemented
Project - ANSWER>>An undertaking to complete a specific task or goal
Project Management - ANSWER>>The discipline of planning, organizing and
managing resources to successfully complete project goals and objectives
Gantt Chart - ANSWER>>A bar chart illustrating a project schedule
What were Heinrich's major contribution to safety? - ANSWER>>88% of accidents
caused by unsafe "acts", remainder caused by unsafe conditions or acts of god.
Also the three E's of injury prevention: Engineering, education and enforcement.
,What is theory X and theory Y, and who authored it? - ANSWER>>Douglas
McGregor is the author. Theory X assumes people are lazy and not fond of job,
and therefore need external reward and punishment. Theory Y assumes people
are ambitious and self-motivated, therefore employees are internally motivated.
What type of injuries are recordable per OSHA? - ANSWER>>Anything above first
aid.
Any work-related fatality.
Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away
from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job.
Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.
Any work-related diagnosed case of cancer, chronic irreversible diseases,
fractured or cracked bones or teeth, and punctured eardrums.
There are also special recording criteria for work-related cases involving:
needlesticks and sharps injuries; medical removal; hearing loss; and tuberculosis.
How long do you keep employee medical records? - ANSWER>>Duration of their
employment + 30 years
How long do you keep employee exposure records? - ANSWER>>At least 30 years
Employer must inform workers of the existence, location and availability of those
____________ & _____________. - ANSWER>>Medical and exposure records.
Define Risk - ANSWER>>Probability X Severity
What is the risk management process? - ANSWER>>Risk identification, Risk
analysis, risk elimination or reduction, risk financing, administration of the risk
management process.
, Define Threshold Risk Model - ANSWER>>There is a safe level to which everyone
can be exposed without increasing probability of becoming sick. A model used in
IH
Define No Threshold Risk Model - ANSWER>>There is no safe level. Every
exposure increases probability of becoming sick. Model for ionizing radiation.
ALARA - ANSWER>>As low as reasonably achievable.
Incident rate - ANSWER>># of incidents * 200000/ hours worked by all employees
What are DART cases? - ANSWER>>Days away, restricted work, and job transfer
What are the sections of an insurance contract - ANSWER>>1. Delcarations 2.
Conditions 3. Exclusions
Workers compensation - ANSWER>>No fault insurance for injured workers that
protects the worker by compensating them for medical care, missing work, and
disability/impairment. It also protects employer by limiting their liability.
Experience modification rate - ANSWER>>Calculated over 3 years (skipping most
recent). Claims related to peers. [EMR of 1 (standard); EMR of <1 = claims lower
than peers; EMR of > 1 claims higher than peers (higher risk)]
Warranty - ANSWER>>Performance regarding implied and explicit claims. The
product did not perform as stated.
Negligence - ANSWER>>Conduct of behavior of a person or company. You did not
do what a reasonable person would have done.
Strict Liability - ANSWER>>A product with unreasonably dangerous
characteristics. You can be still be responsbile even though you may have not
have known of the hazard. ex. Asbestos
