NCCER Module 75201-03 Intro to Safety
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Why is housekeeping important for safety?
✔✔Good housekeeping reduces hazards such as slips, trips, and falls, and ensures that
emergency exits and equipment are accessible.
What is the role of a fire extinguisher in workplace safety?
✔✔A fire extinguisher is used to control or extinguish small fires before they become
unmanageable, helping to prevent injuries and property damage.
What are the three elements of the fire triangle?
✔✔The three elements of the fire triangle are heat, fuel, and oxygen, all of which are necessary
for a fire to ignite and sustain.
Why is it important to report workplace hazards immediately?
✔✔Reporting hazards immediately helps to prevent accidents, injuries, or property damage by
allowing corrective actions to be taken promptly.
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, What is the significance of hazard communication (HazCom) in the workplace?
✔✔HazCom ensures that workers are informed about the hazardous substances they may
encounter and know how to handle them safely.
What is the purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP)?
✔✔An emergency action plan outlines procedures for responding to emergencies, such as
evacuations, medical emergencies, or natural disasters, ensuring worker safety.
Why should workers participate in safety training?
✔✔Safety training provides workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize, avoid, and
respond to workplace hazards effectively.
What is the function of a safety harness?
✔✔A safety harness protects workers from falling by securely attaching them to an anchor point,
reducing the risk of injury when working at heights.
What are some common signs of heat exhaustion?
✔✔Common signs include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and a rapid pulse,
which indicate the body is overheating and needs to cool down.
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Tech. Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Why is housekeeping important for safety?
✔✔Good housekeeping reduces hazards such as slips, trips, and falls, and ensures that
emergency exits and equipment are accessible.
What is the role of a fire extinguisher in workplace safety?
✔✔A fire extinguisher is used to control or extinguish small fires before they become
unmanageable, helping to prevent injuries and property damage.
What are the three elements of the fire triangle?
✔✔The three elements of the fire triangle are heat, fuel, and oxygen, all of which are necessary
for a fire to ignite and sustain.
Why is it important to report workplace hazards immediately?
✔✔Reporting hazards immediately helps to prevent accidents, injuries, or property damage by
allowing corrective actions to be taken promptly.
1
, What is the significance of hazard communication (HazCom) in the workplace?
✔✔HazCom ensures that workers are informed about the hazardous substances they may
encounter and know how to handle them safely.
What is the purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP)?
✔✔An emergency action plan outlines procedures for responding to emergencies, such as
evacuations, medical emergencies, or natural disasters, ensuring worker safety.
Why should workers participate in safety training?
✔✔Safety training provides workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize, avoid, and
respond to workplace hazards effectively.
What is the function of a safety harness?
✔✔A safety harness protects workers from falling by securely attaching them to an anchor point,
reducing the risk of injury when working at heights.
What are some common signs of heat exhaustion?
✔✔Common signs include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and a rapid pulse,
which indicate the body is overheating and needs to cool down.
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