NCCER study guide Module 1 Basic
Safety
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _ . - Correct
answerturnover
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude. T/F - Correct answerTRUE
Poor lighting, excessive noise, inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _ _.
- Correct answerunsafe conditions
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component task and then analyzing
each step for potential hazards is called _ _ _ . - Correct answerjob safety
analysis
The measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred
to as _ . - Correct answerRisk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers
from falls is to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . - Correct answercover the opening and label the
cover
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _ _ _ _ _ _ . -
Correct answerin the middle of the back
A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a _ _ . - Correct
answercompetent person
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _ . - Correct
answerpositioning
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 _ _ _ . -
Correct answer3 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. -
Correct answerToeboards, debris nets, canopies
