NCCER Basic Safety Test 1

Question 1

A worker who has been discriminated against for asserting his or her OSHA rights has the right to file a complaint within a _____ period.

Accepted Answer

30-day

Answer

15-day

Answer

5-day

Answer

60-day

Question 2

Compared to direct costs (medical bills) resulting from an accident, studies have shown that indirect costs are _____ direct costs.

Accepted Answer

two to seven times that of

Answer

roughly equal to

Answer

almost eighty percent of

Answer

half as much as

Question 3

The first-aid procedure to treat a co-worker who has been splattered with muriatic acid is found in the:

Accepted Answer

MSDS

Answer

OSHA standards

Answer

employee policies manual

Answer

health insurance benefits manual

Question 4

To prevent cave-ins when excavating, treat all soil as if it is_____ unless proven otherwise.

Accepted Answer

Type C

Answer

solid rock

Answer

Type B

Answer

Type A

Question 5

To protect against brief exposure to dangerous gases or fumes, use a_____.

Accepted Answer

full facepiece mask with chemical canisters

Answer

supplied air mask

Answer

self-contained breathing apparatus

Answer

half mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter

Question 6

CFR 1926 protects a worker's rights by requiring employers to maintain _____ for 30 years after they leave the job.

Accepted Answer

medical records

Answer

annual performance reviews

Answer

OSHA Form 300s

Answer

health insurance claims

Question 7

The major goal of good housekeeping at a work site is to_____.

Accepted Answer

prevent accidents

Answer

halt the spread of disease

Answer

decrease energy use

Answer

attract new business

Question 8

The primary purpose of a machine guard on a tool is to _____.

Accepted Answer

protect the worker from rotating parts

Answer

protect the tool from damage

Answer

prevent theft

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reduce insurance rates

Question 9

Poor housekeeping, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of:

Accepted Answer

unsafe conditions

Answer

unavoidable hazards

Answer

unsafe acts

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acceptable risks

Question 10

The highest safe standing level on an extension ladder is the _____ rung from the top.

Accepted Answer

fourth

Answer

third

Answer

second

Answer

fifth