NCCER MODULE 00101-09 Basic Safety TRADE TERMS

Question 1

Large enough to work in but has limited means of entry or exit; sometimes a permit is required

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confined space

Question 2

Sudden, bright light that occurs when you start up a welding operation

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flash

Question 3

The temperature at which a fuel gives off enough gases to burn

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flash burn, flash point

Question 4

A vertical barrier used at floor level on scaffolds to prevent materials from falling

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toeboard

Question 5

A general construction rule that states that fall protection is required when working 6 feet up

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six-foot

Question 6

Two straight ladders that are connected so the length of the ladder can be changed

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extension ladder

Question 7

An OSHA rule requiring all contractors to educate their employees about hazardous chemicals

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Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

Question 8

To prevent a cave-in, follow OSHA regulations for

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shoring

Question 9

It is placed halfway between the toeboard and the top rail

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mid-rail

Question 10

When climbing a ladder or scaffold, use one to pull up your tools.

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hand line

Question 11

An assembly of machines used to do a particular job

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apparatus

Question 12

Helps prevent or correct conditions that can cause accidents

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management system

Question 13

Refer to this to learn about how to handle hazardous substances

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material safety data sheet

Question 14

A unit of measure of the intensity of light falling on a surface

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foot-candle

Question 15

If fuel is improperly mixed, it can cause a(n)

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flashback

Question 16

Includes a face shield, ear plugs, and gloves

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personal protective equipment

Question 17

Identifies unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous working conditions

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competent person

Question 18

Piece of wood or metal placed diagonally from the bottom of one rail to the top of another rail

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cross-bracing

Question 19

Liquids that should be stored in safety cans to avoid the risk of fire.

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flammable

Question 20

The cutting process results in oxides that mix with molten iron and produce

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dross

Question 21

Exceeding this on a ladder, can cause ladder failure

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maximum intended load

Question 22

Pieces of material at least 2 inches thick and 6 inches wide used as flooring, or decking

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planked

Question 23

The waste material from welding operations

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slag

Question 24

A formal procedure for taking equipment out of service.

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lockout/tagout

Question 25

Nonadjustable and consists of two rails, rungs between the rails, and safety feet

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straight ladder

Question 26

A narrow excavation made below the surface that is generally deeper than it is wide

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trench

Question 27

Before working here, you must be trained, obtain written authorization, and take precautions

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Permit-Required Confined Space

Question 28

An opening in a wall or floor must be either covered or

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guarded

Question 29

Publishes rule, and regulations that employees and employers must follow

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 30

Houses the circuits that distribute electricity throughout a structure

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electrical distribution panel

Question 31

When doing work more than 6 feet above the ground, you must wear a safety harness with a

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lanyard

Question 32

A device that interupts and de-energizes an electrical circuit to protect a person

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ground fault interrupt circuit

Question 33

A self-supporting ladder made of two sections hinged at the top

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stepladder

Question 34

Tells you which way the wind is blowing

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wind sock

Question 35

Someone who directs someone operating a vehicle on a job site

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signaler

Question 36

When doing this, you must be careful not to come into contact with the nearby hazard

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proximity work

Question 37

Provides clean air for breathing

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respirator

Question 38

A horizontal board used at top-level on all open sides of scaffolding and platforms

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top rail

Question 39

Has proven his or her extensive knowledge, training, and experience

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qualified person

Question 40

Manufactured and rolling are the two basic types of

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scaffold

Question 41

A chip or fragment of rock or soil that has been broken off from the main mass

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spall

Question 42

Never look at this caused by welding without proper eye protection

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arc

Question 43

Use only approved ones for plugs

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concealed receptacles

Question 44

The conducting connection between electrical equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth

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ground

Question 45

The process of joining metal parts by fusion

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arc welding

Question 46

Exposure to the ultraviolet light from arc welding can cause a(n)

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flashburn

Question 47

A protective screen used when you are welding and other workers are near by

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welding shield

Question 48

Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth

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excavation

Question 49

A type of scrap material that catches fire and burns easily

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combustible

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Houses electrical switches used to regulate and distribute electricity in a building

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switch enclosure

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