Basic Safety NCCER 6th Edition - Burkes

An unplanned event that may or may not result in property damage is known as a(n)

• accident

• mistake

• incident

• potential injury

Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of

• unacceptable risks

• unsafe conditions

• unavoidable hazards

• unsafe acts

Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower

• turnover

• productivity

• wages

• morale

A measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as

• safety

• evaluation

• risk

• hazard

What percentage of all accidental deaths in the construction industry are caused by slips, trips, and falls on walking and working surfaces?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n)

• qualified person

• competent person

• foreman

• enginner

The highest safe standing level on an extension ladder is the

• second rung from the top

• third rung from the top

• fourth rung from the top

• fifth rung from the top

In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated as if it is

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Solid rock

Benching systems are prohibited in

• Type A soils

• Type B soils

• Type C soils

• Solid Rock

When standing on a scaffold, it is important to confirm that

• a competent person on the ground is holding on to the scaffold

• the wheel brakes on the scaffold are locked in place

• the path is clear for the scaffold to be rocked into location

• only composite scaffolds are used when working near electricity lines