NCCER Module 1 (safety) Questions and
Answers Graded A
companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower? ✔✔incident and accident rates
what is a statement regarding safety? ✔✔it's a learned behavior and attitude
poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of?
✔✔unsafe conditions
the activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step
for potential hazards is called a? ✔✔job safety analysis JSA
a measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as?
✔✔Risk
if there is a hole in the floor or a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls
is to? ✔✔be guarded with marked flags or covered. (must be clearly marked)
, the D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed? ✔✔between the shoulder
blades
a personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a? ✔✔competent person
lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for? ✔✔positioning and fall restraint.
when placing a ladder against a platform or roof the top of the ladder should be extended above
the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by atleast? ✔✔3 feet (0.9 m)
when performing overhead work on scaffolding what protective measures must be taken to
prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? ✔✔use of toeboards, debris nets, catch
platforms, or canopies
when stacking materials such as blocks or bricks, do not stack materials beyond a? ✔✔4:1 (4 to
1) ratio
what type of soil can benching not be used? ✔✔type c soil
Answers Graded A
companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower? ✔✔incident and accident rates
what is a statement regarding safety? ✔✔it's a learned behavior and attitude
poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of?
✔✔unsafe conditions
the activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step
for potential hazards is called a? ✔✔job safety analysis JSA
a measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as?
✔✔Risk
if there is a hole in the floor or a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls
is to? ✔✔be guarded with marked flags or covered. (must be clearly marked)
, the D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed? ✔✔between the shoulder
blades
a personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a? ✔✔competent person
lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for? ✔✔positioning and fall restraint.
when placing a ladder against a platform or roof the top of the ladder should be extended above
the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by atleast? ✔✔3 feet (0.9 m)
when performing overhead work on scaffolding what protective measures must be taken to
prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? ✔✔use of toeboards, debris nets, catch
platforms, or canopies
when stacking materials such as blocks or bricks, do not stack materials beyond a? ✔✔4:1 (4 to
1) ratio
what type of soil can benching not be used? ✔✔type c soil
