Chst Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers

What is the standard for head protection (criteria)? {Ans: ANSI Z89}What is personal sampling? {Ans: An employee wears a sampling device to evaluate worker exposure}What are some hazards created by extreme temperatures? {Ans: Heat stress, heat rash, heat cramps, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke (medical emergency), cold stress, frostbite, trench foot, hypothermia}What are some common hazards associated with lead exposure? {Ans: Lead dust or fumes cause brain disorders, anemia, nerve disorders, high blood pressure, kidney disorders, reproductive disorders, decreased red blood cells, slowed reflexes. Lead exposure may take place in demo, salvage, removal, renovation, and cleanup}What are some risks associated with multiple trades working simultaneously? {Ans: space limitations, congestion, communication issues, overlapping of workers, hazard exposure, disagreements, emergency evacuation issues, housekeeping, material storage}True or False: Adult learners are autonomous and self-directed, have a foundation of life experiences and knowledge, are goal oriented are practical in nature and need to be shown respect. {Ans: True}