NCCER Module 1: Basic Safety Correct 100%(RATED A+)

LOTO (lock out/tag out) - ANSWER The formal procedure for taking equipment out of service and ensuring it cannot be operated until an autherized person has returned it to service. Excavation - ANSWER Any man-made cut, cavity. or trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth. Competant person - ANSWER an individual who is able to identify unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous working conditions and has the authority to correct or eliminate them. Confined Space - ANSWER An area large enough to work in but has limited means of entry or exit. Combustible - ANSWER Liquids that must be stored in safety cans to avoid the risk of fire. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - ANSWER A federal organization whose job is to create rules and regulations that help prevent injuries, protect the health of American workers and to save lives. Flash Burn - ANSWER A burn that occurs from an exposure to the ultraviolet light from arc welding. HazCom - ANSWER An OSHA rule requiring all contractors to educate their employees about the hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to on the job site. Flashpoint - ANSWER The temperature at which a fuel gives off enough gases to burn. Ground - ANSWER The conducting connection between electrical equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth. Hand Line - ANSWER A tagline that is used to pull up tools when climbing a ladder or