NCCER Core - Module 1 Correct Questions & Answers!!!

Accident - ANSWER According to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an unplanned event that results in personal injury and/or property damage. Combustible - ANSWER Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a flash point at, or above, 100 F (38 C). Competent Person - ANSWER A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Confined Space - ANSWER A work area large enough for a person to work, but arranged in such a way that an employee must physically enter the space to perform work. A confined space has a limited or restricted means of entry and exit. It is not designed for continuous work. Tanks, vessels, silos, pits, vaults, and hoppers are examples of confined spaces. Flammable - ANSWER Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a flash point below 100 F (38 C). Ground Fault - ANSWER Incidental grounding of a conducting electrical wire. Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard - ANSWER The OSHA standard that requires contractors to educate employees about hazardous chemicals on the job site and how to work with them safely. Hydraulic - ANSWER Powered by fluid under pressure. Incident - ANSWER Per the US OSHA, an unplanned event that does not result in personal injury but may result in property damage or is worthy of recording. Management System - ANSWER The organization of a company's management, including reporting procedures, supervisory responsibility, and administration. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - ANSWER An agency of the US Department of Labor. Also refers to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, a law that applies to more than 111 million workers and 7 million job sites in the US. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries.