NCCER Core - Basic Safety Part 2

When climbing a ladder, you should maintain ___ points of contact at all times.

• one
• two
• three
• four

If you need to position a ladder so that workers can gain access to a roof, the ladder should extend ____ feet above the edge of the roof.

• one
• two
• three
• four

The base of a ladder should be placed ____ of the distance from the ground to where the ladder contacts a wall.

• 1/4
• 1/2
• 1/6
• 1/10

A ____ tag on a scaffold indicates that it has been inspected by a competent person and that it meets all OSHA requirements.

• white
• red
• yellow
• green

A part of a scaffold that can prevent falling objects from striking workers below.

• midrail
• toprail
• toeboard
• barricade

A strong safety culture can lead to a low _____ rate which means a company is not constantly having to replace employees.

• reduction
• exemption
• turnover
• whisltlblower

When everyone associated with a company has a positive attitude about safety, they have developed a strong safety ______________.

• culture
• system
• rule book
• policy

An on-the-job safety event is categorized as an _____ if it causes property damage.

• injury
• accident
• incident
• inconvenience

You can determine ______ by measuring the probability of exposure to a hazard and a resulting accident.

• duties
• turnover rate
• staffing needs
• risk

What is the most effective way to reduce injuries?

• Remove the Hazard

• Improve Work Policies & Procedures

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• All of the above