Preview Questions HSE Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When conducting a safety audit, what role do safety training records play in the audit process?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

They serve as evidence of a company's profit margin

They are only required for workers handling hazardous materials

They provide a general overview of the company's finances

They are essential for verifying that all workers have received the necessary training

Question 2: How can waste reduction during construction be achieved through site planning and layout?

Which action should you take?

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By reducing the number of workers to lower waste production

By designing efficient material storage areas and minimizing material handling

By increasing the number of construction vehicles to speed up material movement

By maximizing material stockpiling on-site

Question 3: Under the U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), what is required for the management of hazardous waste on a construction site?

Which action should you take?

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Workers should simply avoid handling hazardous waste

Waste must be identified, classified, and disposed of according to regulatory standards

Hazardous waste can be disposed of without permits as long as it's less than 100kg

Waste can be mixed with non-hazardous waste and disposed of in landfills

Question 4: Which of the following best describes "waste minimization" in the context of construction projects?

Which action should you take?

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Disposing of waste in the most cost-effective way

Reducing the amount of material purchased

Ignoring waste disposal costs to focus on project completion

Reducing the amount of waste generated through efficient use of resources

Question 5: In a sustainability report, which of the following is most relevant when discussing material sourcing for construction projects?

Which action should you take?

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The availability of materials in the market

Carbon footprint of materials used

Material cost reductions over time

The aesthetic quality of the materials

Question 6: How should an HSE Specialist address environmental health risks associated with exposure to dust on a construction site?

Which action should you take?

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By focusing only on personal protective equipment (PPE) and not addressing the source of dust

By ignoring dust control measures if there are no immediate complaints

By implementing effective dust control measures, such as water suppression and air filtration systems

By increasing the speed of construction to reduce exposure time