Module 101 Basic Safety Test Set

Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower____.

A = Turnover

Which of these is a true statement regarding safety?

A = Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.

Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _____?

B = Unsafe Conditions

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

C = Safety Breakdown Structure

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

C = Risk

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

A = Cover the opening and label the cover

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

A = Between the shoulder blades

A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a _____.

D = Competent person

Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____.

B = Positioning

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

B = 4:1 height-to-base ratio1

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

C = Toe boards, debris nets, or canopies must be applied.

When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack the materials beyond a _____.

B = 4:1 height-to-base ratio2

Benching systems are prohibited in _____.

C = Type C soils

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

C = Type C

Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) _____.

B = Competent Person

One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is the _____.

C = Four-wire system

A polarized electrical receptacle is used for _____.

C = Double-insulated tools

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

C = Lockout/Tagout

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

A = A supervisor

Hard hats should be made of fiberglass or _____.

B = Reinforced plasticl

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 _____.

A = 2 feet (61cm) away

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

C = Report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it

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

C = Half mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter

One source of lead on some job sites is _____.

D = Paint

Hepatitis can be caused by contact with _____.

C = Blood

One of the symptoms of heat stroke is _____.

C = Extremely high body temperature

Which of the following conditions is considered life threatening?

A = Heat stroke

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

D = Screen the work area with welding shields

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

C = Class C

The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined space can be accessed is called a(n) _____.

B = Entry permit