Nccer Study Guide
Module 1 Basic Safety
Exam
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
turnover
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude. T/F - ✔✔✔ANSWER-TRUE
Poor lighting, excessive noise, inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of
_ _. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-unsafe conditions
, The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component task and then
analyzing each step for potential hazards is called _ _ _ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-job
safety analysis
The measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as _ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Risk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting
workers from falls is to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-cover the opening and
label the cover
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _ _ _ _ _ _ . -
✔✔✔ANSWER-in the middle of the back
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
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 _ _
_ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-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. -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Toeboards, debris nets, canopies
Module 1 Basic Safety
Exam
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
turnover
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude. T/F - ✔✔✔ANSWER-TRUE
Poor lighting, excessive noise, inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of
_ _. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-unsafe conditions
, The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component task and then
analyzing each step for potential hazards is called _ _ _ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-job
safety analysis
The measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as _ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Risk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting
workers from falls is to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-cover the opening and
label the cover
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _ _ _ _ _ _ . -
✔✔✔ANSWER-in the middle of the back
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
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 _ _
_ . - ✔✔✔ANSWER-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. -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Toeboards, debris nets, canopies
