REHS/RS/LEHP Exam Chap 1 questions
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What is a human's first line of defense against disease? - correct answer ✔✔environmental
management
The essence of Environmental Health is monitoring hazards that can affect public health. This is
done by following AREC principle. Define AREC - correct answer ✔✔Anticipation, Recognition,
Evaluation, and Control
Give a quick summary of the 14 key topics a REHS monitors and regulates. - correct answer
✔✔(1)Food safety, (2)Potable water, (3)Reduction of industrial wastes and its effects, (4)Solid
and hazardous waste management, (5)Monitors life cycles of zoonoses, vectors, pests, noxious
weeds (poisonous plants), (6)Radiation protection, (7)Occupational safety and health, (8)Air
quality, (9)Noise control, (10)Housing conditions, (11)Institutions and licensed establishments,
(12)Swimming pools, public beaches and other recreational areas, (13)Disaster procedure
planning exercises, (14)Disaster sanitation preparation
What are the 4 reasons inspections are conducted? - correct answer ✔✔1. At the request of the
operator/contractor
2. Routinely to fulfill permit/licensing requirements
3. In response to a complaint
4. Part of a survey
What knowledge must an inspector have prior to conducting an inspection? - correct answer
✔✔1. Basic knowledge of the program
2. Understanding of how to locate the necessary area in which to conduct an inspection
3. Understanding the legal authority that allows for the inspection
, 4. Reviewed previous inspection reports for a violation history and potential enforcement action
5. Determine the best time of day to conduct the inspection
6. Determine if scheduling the inspection with the PIC is necessary to allow time for thorough
questions
7. Having the appropriate, calibrated, and enough information collecting equipment to
accurately document and complete an inspection
What is the first step in conducting any inspection or investigation once arriving at the
designated location? - correct answer ✔✔Ask for the Person In Charge (PIC), identify yourself,
and explain the reason for the inspection/investigation
Can the PIC deny the inspector access for an inspection/investigation? - correct answer ✔✔Yes,
though the inspector should explain the legal authorization they have to inspect/investigate the
area, they should never force themselves into an area without permission.
What should the inspector do once leaving an failed inspection that they were denied access
to? - correct answer ✔✔Report the denial of access to a supervisor for follow-up actions. The
appropriate legal channels and procedures must be followed to legally pursue access to
complete the inspection.
Inspectors must lead by example in a professional and sincere manner. What are some key
components to proper inspector etiquette? - correct answer ✔✔The inspector must:
- have good personal hygiene
- have appropriate clothing
- be healthy (not experiencing symptoms that would normally be not allowed in the kitchen
when handling food)
- have the appropriate safety equipment and self-protection devices
- ensure their inspection equipment is properly calibrated and working
- be careful not to contaminate the work area they are entering
- demonstrate positive body language when speaking and listening
with 100% complete solutions (reviewed)
What is a human's first line of defense against disease? - correct answer ✔✔environmental
management
The essence of Environmental Health is monitoring hazards that can affect public health. This is
done by following AREC principle. Define AREC - correct answer ✔✔Anticipation, Recognition,
Evaluation, and Control
Give a quick summary of the 14 key topics a REHS monitors and regulates. - correct answer
✔✔(1)Food safety, (2)Potable water, (3)Reduction of industrial wastes and its effects, (4)Solid
and hazardous waste management, (5)Monitors life cycles of zoonoses, vectors, pests, noxious
weeds (poisonous plants), (6)Radiation protection, (7)Occupational safety and health, (8)Air
quality, (9)Noise control, (10)Housing conditions, (11)Institutions and licensed establishments,
(12)Swimming pools, public beaches and other recreational areas, (13)Disaster procedure
planning exercises, (14)Disaster sanitation preparation
What are the 4 reasons inspections are conducted? - correct answer ✔✔1. At the request of the
operator/contractor
2. Routinely to fulfill permit/licensing requirements
3. In response to a complaint
4. Part of a survey
What knowledge must an inspector have prior to conducting an inspection? - correct answer
✔✔1. Basic knowledge of the program
2. Understanding of how to locate the necessary area in which to conduct an inspection
3. Understanding the legal authority that allows for the inspection
, 4. Reviewed previous inspection reports for a violation history and potential enforcement action
5. Determine the best time of day to conduct the inspection
6. Determine if scheduling the inspection with the PIC is necessary to allow time for thorough
questions
7. Having the appropriate, calibrated, and enough information collecting equipment to
accurately document and complete an inspection
What is the first step in conducting any inspection or investigation once arriving at the
designated location? - correct answer ✔✔Ask for the Person In Charge (PIC), identify yourself,
and explain the reason for the inspection/investigation
Can the PIC deny the inspector access for an inspection/investigation? - correct answer ✔✔Yes,
though the inspector should explain the legal authorization they have to inspect/investigate the
area, they should never force themselves into an area without permission.
What should the inspector do once leaving an failed inspection that they were denied access
to? - correct answer ✔✔Report the denial of access to a supervisor for follow-up actions. The
appropriate legal channels and procedures must be followed to legally pursue access to
complete the inspection.
Inspectors must lead by example in a professional and sincere manner. What are some key
components to proper inspector etiquette? - correct answer ✔✔The inspector must:
- have good personal hygiene
- have appropriate clothing
- be healthy (not experiencing symptoms that would normally be not allowed in the kitchen
when handling food)
- have the appropriate safety equipment and self-protection devices
- ensure their inspection equipment is properly calibrated and working
- be careful not to contaminate the work area they are entering
- demonstrate positive body language when speaking and listening
