NCCER Test Study Guide

Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower __________

Which of these is a true statement regarding safety?

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

The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _________

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

If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls is to _________

The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed __________

A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a __________

Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _________

When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least _______

When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be taken to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below?

When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack materials beyond a ___________

Benching systems are prohibited in _________

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

Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a ________

One of the most common grounding systems used for protecting against accidental electrical shock is the _____________

A polarized electrical receptacle is used for ________

A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment is referred to as _________

In a lockout/tagout situation, a personal lock and tag must be removed by __________

Hardhats should be made of fiberglass or ___________

A good general rule about hearing protection is that it should be used if you must raise your voice for someone to hear you when they are __________

When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _______

The respirator that would be used where dust or solid particles might be inhaled is a ________

One source of lead on some job sites is _______

Hepatitis can be caused by contact with _________

One of the symptoms of head stroke is _________

Which of the following conditions is considered life threatening?

When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard practice is to _________

What type of fire extinguisher would be used on an electric motor that has overheated and caught fire?

The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined space can be accessed is called an ___________