NCCER MODULE 1 (SAFETY) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower? - Answer-incident and
accident rates
what is a statement regarding safety? - Answer-it's a learned behavior and attitude
poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples
of? - Answer-unsafe conditions
the activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing
each step for potential hazards is called a? - Answer-job safety analysis JSA
a measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as? - Answer-Risk
if there is a hole in the floor or a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers
from falls is to? - Answer-be guarded with marked flags or covered. (must be clearly
marked)
the D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed? - Answer-between
the shoulder blades
a personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a? - Answer-competent
person
lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for? - Answer-positioning and
fall restraint.
when placing a ladder against a platform or roof the top of the ladder should be
extended above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by atleast? -
Answer-3 feet (0.9 m)
when performing overhead work on scaffolding what protective measures must be taken
to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? - Answer-use of toeboards,
debris nets, catch platforms, or canopies
when stacking materials such as blocks or bricks, do not stack materials beyond a? -
Answer-4:1 (4 to 1) ratio
what type of soil can benching not be used? - Answer-type c soil
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower? - Answer-incident and
accident rates
what is a statement regarding safety? - Answer-it's a learned behavior and attitude
poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples
of? - Answer-unsafe conditions
the activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing
each step for potential hazards is called a? - Answer-job safety analysis JSA
a measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as? - Answer-Risk
if there is a hole in the floor or a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers
from falls is to? - Answer-be guarded with marked flags or covered. (must be clearly
marked)
the D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed? - Answer-between
the shoulder blades
a personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a? - Answer-competent
person
lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for? - Answer-positioning and
fall restraint.
when placing a ladder against a platform or roof the top of the ladder should be
extended above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by atleast? -
Answer-3 feet (0.9 m)
when performing overhead work on scaffolding what protective measures must be taken
to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? - Answer-use of toeboards,
debris nets, catch platforms, or canopies
when stacking materials such as blocks or bricks, do not stack materials beyond a? -
Answer-4:1 (4 to 1) ratio
what type of soil can benching not be used? - Answer-type c soil
