NCCER Basic Safety (Construction Site
Safety Orientation) Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the best method for carrying a long pipe?
✔✔A) Use a team to carry it safely with proper lifting techniques
B) Carry it by yourself to save time
C) Drag it along the ground to avoid damage
D) Place it on your shoulder and walk
When should you perform a pre-job safety inspection?
A) Only if something seems wrong
✔✔B) Before starting each workday or task
C) Once a week
D) Only if a supervisor requests it
What is the purpose of using a buddy system on a construction site?
A) To improve work efficiency
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,✔✔B) To ensure help is available in case of an emergency
C) To avoid needing to ask for help
D) To keep workers from being distracted
How can you minimize dust exposure when cutting concrete?
✔✔A) Use a wet cutting method or dust collection system
B) Wear a mask and continue working as usual
C) Only cut on windy days
D) Wait until the area is dry before cutting
What is the proper way to store gas cylinders on a job site?
A) In a truck, out of sight
✔✔B) In an upright position, secured, and away from heat sources
C) Lay them down on the ground for easy access
D) Place them near busy walkways for easy transport
Why is it essential to follow lockout/tagout procedures when working with machinery?
A) To make the equipment easier to operate
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, ✔✔B) To ensure the machine is not accidentally turned on while being serviced
C) To save time during repairs
D) To prevent the machine from overheating
How should you respond if you find a broken hand tool on-site?
✔✔A) Report it to your supervisor and tag it as defective
B) Continue using it if it seems safe
C) Try to fix it yourself
D) Leave it in place for someone else to handle
What should be done if you are unsure about a task on the job site?
✔✔A) Ask your supervisor or a more experienced worker for clarification
B) Try to figure it out yourself
C) Skip the task and move on to something else
D) Assume it's safe and proceed
When should hearing protection be worn on a job site?
A) Only during breaks
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Safety Orientation) Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the best method for carrying a long pipe?
✔✔A) Use a team to carry it safely with proper lifting techniques
B) Carry it by yourself to save time
C) Drag it along the ground to avoid damage
D) Place it on your shoulder and walk
When should you perform a pre-job safety inspection?
A) Only if something seems wrong
✔✔B) Before starting each workday or task
C) Once a week
D) Only if a supervisor requests it
What is the purpose of using a buddy system on a construction site?
A) To improve work efficiency
1
,✔✔B) To ensure help is available in case of an emergency
C) To avoid needing to ask for help
D) To keep workers from being distracted
How can you minimize dust exposure when cutting concrete?
✔✔A) Use a wet cutting method or dust collection system
B) Wear a mask and continue working as usual
C) Only cut on windy days
D) Wait until the area is dry before cutting
What is the proper way to store gas cylinders on a job site?
A) In a truck, out of sight
✔✔B) In an upright position, secured, and away from heat sources
C) Lay them down on the ground for easy access
D) Place them near busy walkways for easy transport
Why is it essential to follow lockout/tagout procedures when working with machinery?
A) To make the equipment easier to operate
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, ✔✔B) To ensure the machine is not accidentally turned on while being serviced
C) To save time during repairs
D) To prevent the machine from overheating
How should you respond if you find a broken hand tool on-site?
✔✔A) Report it to your supervisor and tag it as defective
B) Continue using it if it seems safe
C) Try to fix it yourself
D) Leave it in place for someone else to handle
What should be done if you are unsure about a task on the job site?
✔✔A) Ask your supervisor or a more experienced worker for clarification
B) Try to figure it out yourself
C) Skip the task and move on to something else
D) Assume it's safe and proceed
When should hearing protection be worn on a job site?
A) Only during breaks
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