Preview Questions Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In terms of safety audits, what is the most effective method for evaluating compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Standards in environmental services?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Relying on employee self-reports of safety concerns

Relaying audit responsibilities to third-party contractors

Conducting regular internal audits and comparing results to regulatory standards

Focusing on corrective actions rather than preventative measures

Question 2: In terms of occupational safety training, which of the following is the best method for assessing worker understanding of hazard communication procedures?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Providing workers with handouts and instructions only

Using third-party evaluations for all hazard communication training

Using competency-based assessments and quizzes post-training

Relying on supervisory feedback to gauge training effectiveness

Question 3: Which regulatory framework governs hazardous waste management in the United States and is most relevant for environmental compliance in industrial settings?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Clean Water Act (CWA)

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Question 4: In which scenario would engineering controls be preferred over administrative controls?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

When administrative controls might be bypassed by employees

When administrative controls are easy to monitor and enforce

When it is difficult to implement administrative controls

When workers can perform tasks safely with PPE

Question 5: When evaluating risks in waste management, which legislative framework is most relevant for determining risk levels associated with hazardous material storage and handling?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Clean Water Act (CWA)

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Question 6: How should an OHS specialist determine the specific safety training needs of a department?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By relying on feedback from the human resources department

By selecting topics that are most commonly taught in industry

By conducting a needs assessment and reviewing accident records

By reviewing general safety standards and applying them universally