NCCER study guide Module 1 Basic Safety test questions with verified correct answers

Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _ . turnover Safety is a learned behavior and attitude. T/F TRUE Poor lighting, excessive noise, inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _ _. unsafe conditions The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component task and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called _ _ _ . job safety analysis The measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _ . Risk If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls is to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . cover the opening and label the cover The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _ _ _ _ _ _ . in the middle of the back A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a _ _ . competent person Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _ . positioning When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least _ _ _ . 3 feet (91 cm) When performing overhead work on scaffolding, _ , _ _ , or _ must be applied as protective measures to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below. Toeboards, debris nets, canopies When stacking materials such as bricks or blocks, do not stack materials beyond a _ _ _ _ _. 4:1 height-to-base ratio Benching systems are prohibited in _ _ _ . Type C Soils In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated as if is _ _ . Type C Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a _ _ . competent person One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is the _ _ _ . three-wire-system The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined space can be accessed is called _ _ _. an entry permit A polarized electrical receptacle is used for _ _ _ . double insulated tools _ _ _ fire extinguisher would be used on an electric motor that has overheated and caught fire. A Type C A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines is referred to as _ _ . lockout/tagout When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard practice is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . to screen the work area with welding shields In a lockout/tagout situation, a personal lock and tag must be removed by _ _ _ _ . the person who applied them _ _ is a condition that is life threatening. Heat Stroke Hard hats should be made of fiberglass or _ _ . reinforced plastic Heat exhaustion differs from heat stroke in that _ _ _ _ _ . the body temperature rises slightly A good general rule about hearing protection is that if you must raise your voice for someone to hear you when they are _ _ _ _ _ . 2 feet (61 cm) away