CSP Practice Test: 200 Questions with Answers and
Rationales 2025
- Which of the following is a leading indicator of safety performance?
- Number of OSHA citations
- Injury rate
- Number of near-miss reports
- Workers' compensation costs
Answer: C
Rationale: Leading indicators are proactive; near-miss reports help identify
hazards before incidents occur.
- According to the hierarchy of controls, which method is most effective?
- Personal protective equipment
- Administrative controls
- Engineering controls
- Elimination
Answer: D
Rationale: Elimination of the hazard is the most effective control method.
- A JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is used primarily to: 1 / 4
- Determine insurance rates
- Train new employees
- Identify hazards and control measures for a specific task
- Track injury rates
Answer: C
Rationale: JSAs help break down tasks into steps and assess risks associated with each.
- What is the flammable range of a gas?
- Temperatures at which it ignites
- Concentrations in air between which it can ignite
- Amount required for combustion
- Color and smell
Answer: B
Rationale: Flammable range refers to the percentage of vapor in air that can burn if ignited.
- What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout procedure?
- To train new employees
- To prevent chemical exposure
- To isolate energy sources during maintenance
- To test fire alarms
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Answer: C
Rationale: LOTO ensures machines are properly shut off and not started up again
before maintenance is complete.
6. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must include all of the following EXCEPT:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Employee salary information
- First-aid measures
- Handling and storage
Answer: B
Rationale: SDSs do not contain personnel information.
7. A TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) of 3.0 means:
- 3 incidents per 100 workers
- 3 incidents per year
- 3 incidents per 200,000 work hours
- 3 workers injured per month
Answer: C
Rationale: TRIR measures the number of OSHA recordable incidents per 200,000
work hours.
- What is the definition of risk?
- The cost of insurance 3 / 4
- The likelihood and severity of harm
- Number of safety policies
- Hazard controls
Answer: B
Rationale: Risk is typically a combination of the probability and impact of a
negative event.
- Which fire class involves flammable metals?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class D
- Class K
Answer: C
Rationale: Class D fires involve combustible metals like magnesium or titanium.
10. The primary goal of incident investigation is to:
- Assign blame
- Complete paperwork
- Identify root causes and prevent recurrence
- Improve productivity
Answer: C
Rationale: Effective investigations identify root causes to prevent future incidents.
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