NCCER study guide Module 1 Basic Safety Guaranteed Success
1. What is typically observed in companies with strong safety cultures?
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower turnover rates.
2. Is safety a learned behavior or attitude?
TRUE. Safety is a learned behavior and...
NCCER study guide Module 1 Basic Safety Guaranteed Success
1. What is typically observed in companies with strong safety cultures?
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower turnover rates.
2. Is safety a learned behavior or attitude?
TRUE. Safety is a learned behavior and attitude that can be developed through training and practice.
3. What are examples of unsafe conditions?
Examples of unsafe conditions include poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for
moving parts.
4. What is job safety analysis?
Job safety analysis is the activity of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each
step for potential hazards.
5. What is referred to as the measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event?
The measure referred to is risk.
, 6. How should a hole in the floor of a structure be protected from falls?
The preferred method is to cover the opening and label the cover.
7. Where should the D-ring or support point on a safety harness be placed?
The D-ring or support point should be placed in the middle of the back.
8. Who should inspect a personal fall arrest system monthly?
A competent person should inspect a personal fall arrest system monthly.
9. What type of lanyard is used for positioning?
Lanyards with no shock-absorbing features are used for positioning.
10. How far above the platform or roof should the top of a ladder extend when placing it against a
platform or roof?
The top of the ladder should extend at least 3 feet (91 cm) above the point where the ladder touches
the platform or roof.
11. What protective measures must be applied when performing overhead work on scaffolding to
prevent objects from falling and striking a person below?
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