NCCER Unit 1 Basic Safety

What does PPE stand for?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Public Protection Equipment

• Private Protective Equipment

• Personal Prevention Equipment

Why is it important to follow safety procedures?

• Safety procedures are optional and unnecessary

• Following safety procedures leads to more accidents

• Safety procedures are just suggestions and can be ignored

• It is important to follow safety procedures to prevent accidents, injuries, and ensure the well-being of individuals.

What should you do in case of an emergency?

• Start filming the emergency instead of seeking help

• Ignore the situation and hope it resolves itself

• Panic and run around aimlessly

• Stay calm, assess the situation, call emergency services if needed, follow any emergency procedures or protocols in place.

Name three common safety hazards in a construction site.

• Slippery floors, lack of proper signage, excessive noise levels

• Falls from heights, electrical hazards, being struck by objects

What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

• The purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) is to provide detailed information about the hazards of chemicals and ensure safe handling.

• To provide cooking recipes

• To promote a new movie

• To entertain readers

What is the correct way to lift heavy objects?

• Lift with your arms extended

• Use only your back to lift

• Bend your knees and keep your back straight

• Lift with your legs, not your back.

Why is it important to report any safety concerns to your supervisor?

• To create a chaotic work environment

• To ignore potential hazards

• To keep safety concerns hidden

• To prevent accidents, ensure a safe work environment, and address potential hazards promptly.

What is the proper procedure for using a fire extinguisher?

• Pull, Aim, Shake, Spray

• Remember the PASS acronym: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

• Pull, Adjust, Squeeze, Sweep

• Push, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

What are the key components of a safety plan?

• Identifying weather patterns, favorite foods, and daily routines

• Ignoring warning signs, avoiding social supports, and not having emergency contacts

• Identifying triggers, warning signs, coping strategies, social supports, professional supports, and emergency contacts.

• Focusing on triggers, isolating oneself, and not seeking professional help

How often should safety equipment be inspected and maintained?

• Regularly, following the manufacturer's guidelines

• Every 5 years, no matter the circumstances

• Only when damage is visible

• Once a year, regardless of usage