NICET LEVEL 1 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Whats the maximum coverage area of any fire sprinkler? - ANSWER225sqft
NFPA 14 - ANSWERStandard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
NFPA 15 - ANSWERStandard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
When was OSHA founded and what does ti stand for? - ANSWER1971 - the
occupational safety and health administration
OSHA part 1910? - ANSWERApplies to the general industry
OSHA part 1926? - ANSWERSets forth the safety and health standards under section
107 of the contract work hours and safety standards act
In general the OSHA requirments you must follow are? - ANSWERProperly use PPE
Be aware of all hazards
Conduct work safely
Leave the site unhurt each day
A floor opening measures how much in its least dimension in any floor, platform,
pavement, or yard? - ANSWER12"
A walking/working surface is defined as? - ANSWERAny surface, whether horizontal or
verticle on which an employee walks or work
A walking/working surface is not? - ANSWERLadders, vehicles, trailers
A fall hazard exist when the fall distance is ____ or more - ANSWER6'
What is the leading cause of occupational fatalities and injuries, according to OSHA? -
ANSWERFalls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination, extension)
A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a
break in elevation of ____ or more - ANSWER19"
An A-frame ladder must be able to support ____ times the intended load - ANSWER3.3
The distance between the base of the ladder and the wall or support must be
approximately ___ the length of the ladder. This is equal to a ____ degree angle -
ANSWER1/4 and 75.5
,PPE equipment? - ANSWERPPE for eyes, face, head, and extremities
Protective clothing
Respiratory devices
Protective shields and barriers
Employee owned equipment - ANSWERThe employer shall be responsible to assure its
adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation
Each employee shall be trained to know at least the following... - ANSWERWhen PPE
is necessary
What PPE is necessary
How to properly put on, take off, adjust, and wear PPE
The limitations of the PPE
THe proper care, maintenance, use life, and disposal of the PPE
Air filter - ANSWERIs a device which removes solid particles from the air, such as dust,
mold, bacteria, and pollen
Respirtor - ANSWERIs a self-contained air supply
PPE includes the following... - ANSWERInsulating blankets, matting, covers, line hose,
gloves, sleeves to protect the employee from electricity
Hand protection selection is based on the following... - ANSWERTask to be performed,
conditions present, duration of use, hazards and potential hazards identified
At ____ decibels, damage to the ear can occur and hearing protection must be worn -
ANSWER120 decibels
Employers are responsible for making available PPE or hearing protection to all
employees exposed to an ___ hour time weighted average ___ decibels or greater -
ANSWER8 hour and 85 decibels
Employers are responsible for providing an ________ ______________ to all
employees exposed at or above an ___ hour time-weighted average of ____ decibels -
ANSWERannual audiogram, 8 hours, 85 decibels
Eletrical power operated hand tools shall either be ___________ or ___________
_________________ - ANSWERGrounded or double insulated
What are the 3 types of burns? - ANSWERThermal, chemical, electrical
How do you treat burns? - ANSWERDo not use butter, oils, creams...etc instead use
non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
, How long can an employee be exposed to an average ambient sound level of 115DBA
without hearing protection? - ANSWER15min
What should you not do for a victim with a lot of bleeding? - ANSWERUse a tourniquet
or tie anything that stops the circulation
The primary premise behind OSHA is? - ANSWERTo provide a safe working
environment for employees of a company
TO show that there is an obligation and responsibility of the employer to provide first aid
training and equipment in the workplace
To communicate that your personal safety is still your individual responsibility
To set and enforce workplace health and safety standards
Which of the following items should you inspect on an extension cord before each use?
- ANSWERGrounding prong & insulation for nicks, cuts, or damages
When drilling in a hole in a 7' wooden stud what eye protection should be worn? -
ANSWERSafety goggles
Personal safety is who's responsibility? - ANSWERYour responsibility
When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit part, and the possibility
exist that the inspectors tool might contact exposed energized conductors, the inspector
shall? - ANSWERUse insulated tools
An individual suffers a deep cut on the upper leg from a blunt force. There is profuse
bleeding from the wound area. What action should be taken first? - ANSWERApply
direct pressure to the wound and elevate the leg
Physical shock symptoms - ANSWERDull and sunken eyes
Pale or bluish, cool, moist skin
Weakness, nausea, strong thirst
PPE or blood-borne pathogens cannot permit blood or other infectious materials to pass
though to reach the employee or his/her apparel, skin, eyes, mouth or mucous
membranes. - ANSWERTrue
NFPA 170? - ANSWERStandards for fire safety and emergency symbols
NFPA 20? - ANSWERStationary pumps handbook- provides a pump installation plan
checklist
NFPA 24? - ANSWERStandard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances
ANSWERS
Whats the maximum coverage area of any fire sprinkler? - ANSWER225sqft
NFPA 14 - ANSWERStandard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
NFPA 15 - ANSWERStandard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
When was OSHA founded and what does ti stand for? - ANSWER1971 - the
occupational safety and health administration
OSHA part 1910? - ANSWERApplies to the general industry
OSHA part 1926? - ANSWERSets forth the safety and health standards under section
107 of the contract work hours and safety standards act
In general the OSHA requirments you must follow are? - ANSWERProperly use PPE
Be aware of all hazards
Conduct work safely
Leave the site unhurt each day
A floor opening measures how much in its least dimension in any floor, platform,
pavement, or yard? - ANSWER12"
A walking/working surface is defined as? - ANSWERAny surface, whether horizontal or
verticle on which an employee walks or work
A walking/working surface is not? - ANSWERLadders, vehicles, trailers
A fall hazard exist when the fall distance is ____ or more - ANSWER6'
What is the leading cause of occupational fatalities and injuries, according to OSHA? -
ANSWERFalls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination, extension)
A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a
break in elevation of ____ or more - ANSWER19"
An A-frame ladder must be able to support ____ times the intended load - ANSWER3.3
The distance between the base of the ladder and the wall or support must be
approximately ___ the length of the ladder. This is equal to a ____ degree angle -
ANSWER1/4 and 75.5
,PPE equipment? - ANSWERPPE for eyes, face, head, and extremities
Protective clothing
Respiratory devices
Protective shields and barriers
Employee owned equipment - ANSWERThe employer shall be responsible to assure its
adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation
Each employee shall be trained to know at least the following... - ANSWERWhen PPE
is necessary
What PPE is necessary
How to properly put on, take off, adjust, and wear PPE
The limitations of the PPE
THe proper care, maintenance, use life, and disposal of the PPE
Air filter - ANSWERIs a device which removes solid particles from the air, such as dust,
mold, bacteria, and pollen
Respirtor - ANSWERIs a self-contained air supply
PPE includes the following... - ANSWERInsulating blankets, matting, covers, line hose,
gloves, sleeves to protect the employee from electricity
Hand protection selection is based on the following... - ANSWERTask to be performed,
conditions present, duration of use, hazards and potential hazards identified
At ____ decibels, damage to the ear can occur and hearing protection must be worn -
ANSWER120 decibels
Employers are responsible for making available PPE or hearing protection to all
employees exposed to an ___ hour time weighted average ___ decibels or greater -
ANSWER8 hour and 85 decibels
Employers are responsible for providing an ________ ______________ to all
employees exposed at or above an ___ hour time-weighted average of ____ decibels -
ANSWERannual audiogram, 8 hours, 85 decibels
Eletrical power operated hand tools shall either be ___________ or ___________
_________________ - ANSWERGrounded or double insulated
What are the 3 types of burns? - ANSWERThermal, chemical, electrical
How do you treat burns? - ANSWERDo not use butter, oils, creams...etc instead use
non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
, How long can an employee be exposed to an average ambient sound level of 115DBA
without hearing protection? - ANSWER15min
What should you not do for a victim with a lot of bleeding? - ANSWERUse a tourniquet
or tie anything that stops the circulation
The primary premise behind OSHA is? - ANSWERTo provide a safe working
environment for employees of a company
TO show that there is an obligation and responsibility of the employer to provide first aid
training and equipment in the workplace
To communicate that your personal safety is still your individual responsibility
To set and enforce workplace health and safety standards
Which of the following items should you inspect on an extension cord before each use?
- ANSWERGrounding prong & insulation for nicks, cuts, or damages
When drilling in a hole in a 7' wooden stud what eye protection should be worn? -
ANSWERSafety goggles
Personal safety is who's responsibility? - ANSWERYour responsibility
When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit part, and the possibility
exist that the inspectors tool might contact exposed energized conductors, the inspector
shall? - ANSWERUse insulated tools
An individual suffers a deep cut on the upper leg from a blunt force. There is profuse
bleeding from the wound area. What action should be taken first? - ANSWERApply
direct pressure to the wound and elevate the leg
Physical shock symptoms - ANSWERDull and sunken eyes
Pale or bluish, cool, moist skin
Weakness, nausea, strong thirst
PPE or blood-borne pathogens cannot permit blood or other infectious materials to pass
though to reach the employee or his/her apparel, skin, eyes, mouth or mucous
membranes. - ANSWERTrue
NFPA 170? - ANSWERStandards for fire safety and emergency symbols
NFPA 20? - ANSWERStationary pumps handbook- provides a pump installation plan
checklist
NFPA 24? - ANSWERStandard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances
