NCCER 00105 Basic Safety
(Construction Site Safety Orientation)
6th Edition Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What should you do if exposed to a chemical on the job site?
A) Wait for symptoms to appear
✔✔B) Rinse the affected area immediately
C) Ignore it and continue working
D) Report it later
What does a yellow safety sign indicate?
A) Danger
✔✔B) Caution
C) Emergency equipment
D) Prohibited area
When should a hard hat be worn on a construction site?
A) Only during inspections
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,✔✔B) At all times
C) Only near heavy equipment
D) Only when told to by a supervisor
What is the best way to store heavy materials to prevent accidents?
A) Pile them loosely in a corner
✔✔B) Store them at waist height
C) Stack them as high as possible
D) Leave them near walkways
What is the purpose of an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)?
A) To track inventory
✔✔B) To outline the properties and handling procedures for hazardous materials
C) To summarize safety meeting topics
D) To provide emergency contact numbers
What is the primary goal of housekeeping on a construction site?
A) To make the site look professional
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,✔✔B) To reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls
C) To save time during inspections
D) To organize tools efficiently
When should fire extinguishers on a construction site be inspected?
A) Weekly
✔✔B) Monthly
C) Annually
D) Only after a fire occurs
How can workers prevent heat-related illnesses on hot construction sites?
A) Wear dark clothing
✔✔B) Take frequent breaks in the shade
C) Avoid drinking water
D) Work faster to finish early
What is the function of a safety harness?
A) To provide support when lifting heavy objects
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, ✔✔B) To prevent falls from heights
C) To carry tools
D) To identify authorized workers
What should you do if a coworker is working in a trench deeper than 5 feet without protection?
A) Ignore the situation
✔✔B) Report the unsafe condition
C) Help them finish quickly
D) Watch for signs of a collapse
What is the best practice when operating machinery?
A) Start it immediately
✔✔B) Ensure all guards are in place
C) Skip the pre-check
D) Clean it after use
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower_______. pg 35
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(Construction Site Safety Orientation)
6th Edition Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What should you do if exposed to a chemical on the job site?
A) Wait for symptoms to appear
✔✔B) Rinse the affected area immediately
C) Ignore it and continue working
D) Report it later
What does a yellow safety sign indicate?
A) Danger
✔✔B) Caution
C) Emergency equipment
D) Prohibited area
When should a hard hat be worn on a construction site?
A) Only during inspections
1
,✔✔B) At all times
C) Only near heavy equipment
D) Only when told to by a supervisor
What is the best way to store heavy materials to prevent accidents?
A) Pile them loosely in a corner
✔✔B) Store them at waist height
C) Stack them as high as possible
D) Leave them near walkways
What is the purpose of an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)?
A) To track inventory
✔✔B) To outline the properties and handling procedures for hazardous materials
C) To summarize safety meeting topics
D) To provide emergency contact numbers
What is the primary goal of housekeeping on a construction site?
A) To make the site look professional
2
,✔✔B) To reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls
C) To save time during inspections
D) To organize tools efficiently
When should fire extinguishers on a construction site be inspected?
A) Weekly
✔✔B) Monthly
C) Annually
D) Only after a fire occurs
How can workers prevent heat-related illnesses on hot construction sites?
A) Wear dark clothing
✔✔B) Take frequent breaks in the shade
C) Avoid drinking water
D) Work faster to finish early
What is the function of a safety harness?
A) To provide support when lifting heavy objects
3
, ✔✔B) To prevent falls from heights
C) To carry tools
D) To identify authorized workers
What should you do if a coworker is working in a trench deeper than 5 feet without protection?
A) Ignore the situation
✔✔B) Report the unsafe condition
C) Help them finish quickly
D) Watch for signs of a collapse
What is the best practice when operating machinery?
A) Start it immediately
✔✔B) Ensure all guards are in place
C) Skip the pre-check
D) Clean it after use
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower_______. pg 35
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