Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Random Flashcards

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Answer: 16

GHS-aligned SDS must have exactly 16 standardized sections covering identification, hazards, composition, first-aid, and more.

Which type of ventilation system captures contaminants at or near the point of generation before they disperse into the work environment?

Answer: Local exhaust ventilation

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) captures contaminants at the source, making it more effective and efficient than dilution ventilation for hazardous substances.

A safety professional calculates a Risk Priority Number (RPN) in an FMEA. Which three factors are multiplied together to produce the RPN?

Answer: Severity, Occurrence, Detection

RPN = Severity × Occurrence × Detection, with each factor typically rated on a 1–10 scale.

According to NFPA 70E, an Energized Electrical Work Permit is required when workers must work on energized parts above what voltage?

Answer: 50 volts

NFPA 70E requires an Energized Electrical Work Permit for work on electrical conductors or circuit parts operating at 50 volts or greater.

The 'hierarchy of controls' lists controls in order from most to least preferred. Which control is ranked FIRST?

Answer: Elimination

Elimination — physically removing the hazard — is the most effective control and sits at the top of the hierarchy.

The permissible exposure limit (PEL) for an 8-hour TWA exposure to silica (respirable crystalline quartz) under OSHA's Silica Standard is:

Answer: 0.05 mg/m³

OSHA's 2016 Silica Standard set the PEL for respirable crystalline silica at 50 µg/m³ (0.05 mg/m³) as an 8-hour TWA.

Which ergonomic principle is demonstrated when a workstation is adjusted so the worker's elbows remain at approximately 90° during keyboard use?

Answer: Neutral posture

Maintaining joints in a neutral posture reduces musculoskeletal strain by keeping tendons, nerves, and muscles in their optimal alignment.