WorksheetsNCCER Core 00101-15 Study Guide
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____
turnover
productivity
wages
morale
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety?
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude
Safety consciousness comes naturally to most individuals
Safety primarily depends on workers in the field
Safety does not normally require training
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _____
acceptable risks
unsafe conditions
unavoidable hazards
unsafe acts
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and analyzing each step for hazards is called a _____.
Job safety analysis
Hazardous incident simulation
Safety breakdown structure
Safety pre-assessment
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _____
Safety
Evaluation
Risk
Hazard
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls is to _____
Cover the opening and label the cover
Place reflective tape around the opening
Post a guard at the opening
A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a(n) _____
Competent person
State safety inspector
Project manager
Co-worker
Benching systems are prohibited in _____
Type A soils
Type B soils
Type C soils
Solid rock
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____
Between your shoulder blades
In the middle of your back
Around your waist
Over your rib cage
The respirator used where dust or solid particles might be inhaled is a _____
Half mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter
Full face mask with chemical canisters
Supplied air mask
Self-contained breathing apparatus
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electric motor fire?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard practice is to _____
Weld at a lower temperature to reduce risk
Stop work until everyone leaves
Make sure there are plenty of fire extinguishers available
Screen the work area with welding shields
Protective measures that must be taken to prevent falling objects when performing overhead work on scaffolding include:
Using toe boards, debris nets, or canopies
Wearing high-visibility vests only
Painting the scaffolding bright colors
Working only during daylight hours
When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend above the touching point by at least _____
3 feet
2 feet
4 feet
5 feet
When stacking materials such as bricks or blocks, do not stack beyond a ______ height to base ratio.
4:1
3:1
2:1
5:1
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____
Report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
Use dust masks
Clean the area immediately
Use water to suppress dust
Which condition is considered life threatening?
Heat stroke
Heat cramps
Heavy sweating
Frostbite
What is a good rule about hearing protection use?
Use if you must raise your voice for someone to hear you at 2 feet
Use only around loud machinery
Use only if you feel pain in your ears
Use intermittently to build tolerance
A system that protects workers from hazardous energy while working with machines is called _____
Lockout/tagout
Barricade system
The highest safe standing level on an extension ladder is the ____ rung from the top.
Fourth
Second
Third
Fifth
The color of the oxygen welding hose is _____
Green
Yellow
Blue
Red
Every shipment of a hazardous substance must be accompanied by a(n) _____
MSDS
PPE
ANSI
SCBA
Electrical grounding systems most commonly use a ____-wire system.
Three
Four
Five
Two
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide _____
Hazard information and emergency procedures
Manufacturer’s warranty
Employee schedules
Equipment repair logs
PPE must never be _____
Altered or modified
Maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations
Cleaned after use
Inspected before use
To prevent ear infections, clean earplugs regularly with (a)
