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NCCER study guide Module 1 Basic Safety Questions and Answers
Companies with strong safety cultures usually
have lower _ . - -turnover
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude. T/F -
-TRUE
Poor lighting, excessive noise, inadequate
guards for moving parts are examples of _ _. -
-unsafe conditions
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its
component task and then analyzing each step for
potential hazards is called _ _ _ . - -job
safety analysis
The measure of probability, consequences, and
exposure related to an event is referred to as _ .
- -Risk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the
preferred method of protecting workers from falls
is to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . - -cover the opening
and label the cover
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness
should be placed _ _ _ _ _ _ . - -in the
middle of the back
A personal fall arrest system should be inspected
monthly by a _ _ . - -competent person
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features
are used for _ . - -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 _ _ _ . - -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. - -Toeboards,
debris nets, canopies
When stacking materials such as bricks or
blocks, do not stack materials beyond a _ _ _ _ _.
- -4:1 height-to-base ratio
Benching systems are prohibited in _ _ _ . -
-Type C Soils
In the absence of other information, all soil in an
excavation should be treated as if is _ _ . -
-Type C
Daily inspection of an excavation must be
performed by a _ _ . - -competent person
One of the most common grounding systems
used for protection against accidental electrical
shock is the _ _ _ . - -three-wire-system
The type of permit that must be issued before a
permit-required confined space can be accessed
is called _ _ _. - -an entry permit
A polarized electrical receptacle is used for _ _ _
. - -double insulated tools
_ _ _ fire extinguisher would be used on an
electric motor that has overheated and caught
