NCCER Basic Safety Review Exam
Questions and Answers
When the whole company see the value of a safe working environment. - Answer-
Safety culture
A document that must accompany any hazardous substance. It identifies the physical
and chemical hazards and the precautions for safe handling and control measures. -
Answer-Safety date sheet
Material removed from earth while digging a trench or excavation. - Answer-Spoil
A narrow excavation made below the surface deeper that it is wide, with a maximum
width of 15 feet. - Answer-Trench
An elevated platform for workers and materials. - Answer-scaffold
Protect workers in a trench, but does not have the ability to prevent cave-in. - Answer-
Shielding
Using a pieces of timber in a diagonal position, to hold wall in place temporarily. -
Answer-Shoring
A person that is responsible for directing a driver of a vehicle who vision is blocked. -
Answer-Signaler
A protective screen put up around the welding job site to protect other workers that are
working near the area. - Answer-Welding curtain
A cloth cone that is open ended mounted high in the air that show wind direction. -
Answer-Wind sock
Having materials 2 inches thick and longer than 6 inches wide and is used for flooring,
decking and scaffold decks. - Answer-Planked
When you are doing excavation work, all soil must be treated as __________soil. If you
are not sure what type of soil you are working with. - Answer-Type C
, The_____________ on a job site must do daily inspection when excavation is being
performed. - Answer-Competent Person
You should always use the_____________ to protect yourself and others from
accidental electrical shock. - Answer-Three- Wire System
____________ also helps to prevent electrical shock when using power tools that are
plugged into a receptacle. - Answer-Doubled- insulated tools
A ___________protects workers from machines and equipment that can release
hazardous energy while working. - Answer-Lockout/Tag out
Who is responsible for removing a lockout/tag out locks? - Answer-The person who
applied them
When you have to raise your voice for a person to hear you that is standing
_____________ hearing protection is required - Answer-2 Feet away
Never disturb asbestos and when found always__________ - Answer-Report it to your
supervisor and avoid disturbing it
To prevent inhaling dust or solid particles the respirator to use is a ______________ -
Answer-Half mask or mouth piece with a mechanical filter
Older job sites can have lead ___________ - Answer-Paint
It is important to have the proper PPE when coming in contact __________ which can
cause hepatitis. - Answer-Blood
__________is another sign of having a heat stroke. - Answer-Extreme high body
temperature
It is important to always stay hydrated to prevent having a_________ which is
considered life threatening. - Answer-Heat stroke
A company that believes in the safety of its employees will have less __________ -
Answer-Turnover
Remember safety is always a ___________that you must be willing to practice. -
Answer-Learned behavior and attitude
____________or poor housekeeping, tripping hazards, loud noises, poor lighting which
can lead to accidents and injuries. - Answer-Unsafe conditions
When you are analyzing a job for potential hazards you are performing a ___________
- Answer-Job safety analysis
Questions and Answers
When the whole company see the value of a safe working environment. - Answer-
Safety culture
A document that must accompany any hazardous substance. It identifies the physical
and chemical hazards and the precautions for safe handling and control measures. -
Answer-Safety date sheet
Material removed from earth while digging a trench or excavation. - Answer-Spoil
A narrow excavation made below the surface deeper that it is wide, with a maximum
width of 15 feet. - Answer-Trench
An elevated platform for workers and materials. - Answer-scaffold
Protect workers in a trench, but does not have the ability to prevent cave-in. - Answer-
Shielding
Using a pieces of timber in a diagonal position, to hold wall in place temporarily. -
Answer-Shoring
A person that is responsible for directing a driver of a vehicle who vision is blocked. -
Answer-Signaler
A protective screen put up around the welding job site to protect other workers that are
working near the area. - Answer-Welding curtain
A cloth cone that is open ended mounted high in the air that show wind direction. -
Answer-Wind sock
Having materials 2 inches thick and longer than 6 inches wide and is used for flooring,
decking and scaffold decks. - Answer-Planked
When you are doing excavation work, all soil must be treated as __________soil. If you
are not sure what type of soil you are working with. - Answer-Type C
, The_____________ on a job site must do daily inspection when excavation is being
performed. - Answer-Competent Person
You should always use the_____________ to protect yourself and others from
accidental electrical shock. - Answer-Three- Wire System
____________ also helps to prevent electrical shock when using power tools that are
plugged into a receptacle. - Answer-Doubled- insulated tools
A ___________protects workers from machines and equipment that can release
hazardous energy while working. - Answer-Lockout/Tag out
Who is responsible for removing a lockout/tag out locks? - Answer-The person who
applied them
When you have to raise your voice for a person to hear you that is standing
_____________ hearing protection is required - Answer-2 Feet away
Never disturb asbestos and when found always__________ - Answer-Report it to your
supervisor and avoid disturbing it
To prevent inhaling dust or solid particles the respirator to use is a ______________ -
Answer-Half mask or mouth piece with a mechanical filter
Older job sites can have lead ___________ - Answer-Paint
It is important to have the proper PPE when coming in contact __________ which can
cause hepatitis. - Answer-Blood
__________is another sign of having a heat stroke. - Answer-Extreme high body
temperature
It is important to always stay hydrated to prevent having a_________ which is
considered life threatening. - Answer-Heat stroke
A company that believes in the safety of its employees will have less __________ -
Answer-Turnover
Remember safety is always a ___________that you must be willing to practice. -
Answer-Learned behavior and attitude
____________or poor housekeeping, tripping hazards, loud noises, poor lighting which
can lead to accidents and injuries. - Answer-Unsafe conditions
When you are analyzing a job for potential hazards you are performing a ___________
- Answer-Job safety analysis
