NCCER Construction Site Safety Basics 2

Question 1

What is the minimum distance that workers must maintain from overhead power lines when operating equipment?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

15 feet

Answer

20 feet

Question 2

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for fires involving energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C — dry chemical or CO2

Answer

Class A — water-based

Answer

Class B — foam

Answer

Class D — dry powder for metals

Question 3

What is the purpose of a safety stand-down on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To provide a focused period for safety training and hazard awareness discussions

Answer

To halt construction permanently due to violations

Answer

To conduct performance reviews of all workers

Answer

To inventory all tools and equipment on site

Question 4

When must a competent person perform a site inspection on a construction project?

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of each work shift and after any event that could affect conditions

Answer

Only when OSHA arrives for an inspection

Answer

Once per month as required by the general contractor

Answer

Only after a recordable injury occurs

Question 5

What is the leading cause of death on construction sites according to OSHA's Fatal Four?

Accepted Answer

Falls

Answer

Struck-by incidents

Answer

Electrocutions

Answer

Caught-in/between incidents

Question 6

What does the term 'housekeeping' refer to in construction site safety?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining an organized and clean work area free of debris and tripping hazards

Answer

Cleaning the construction office and break areas

Answer

Hiring a cleaning service for the completed building

Answer

Storing personal belongings in designated lockers