NCCER BASIC SAFETY MODULE 1 ALL ANSWERS
CORRECT
1. What does a safety record indicate?
A safety record reflects more than just the number of days a company has operated without any
accidents. ️
2. How is safety defined?
Safety can be understood as a behavior and attitude that is c...
A safety record reflects more than just the number of days a company has operated without any
accidents. ✔️
2. How is safety defined?
Safety can be understood as a behavior and attitude that is cultivated over time. ✔️
3. What does safety represent in the workplace?
Safety is a work approach that must be woven into the organizational culture. ✔️
4. What contributes to the creation of a safety culture within a company?
A safety culture develops when everyone in the organization recognizes the importance of a safe
working environment. ✔️
5. What is a common characteristic of companies with a robust safety culture?
Companies that prioritize safety typically experience lower employee turnover rates. ✔️
, 6. What have studies revealed about the hidden costs of workplace accidents?
Research indicates that the hidden costs associated with accidents can often exceed the direct costs by
two to seven times. ✔️
7. What expenses are included in these hidden costs?
Hidden costs can encompass:
- Training replacement workers
- Accident investigations and corrective actions
- Schedule disruptions
- Decreased productivity
- Repairing damaged equipment and property
- Absenteeism ✔️
8. What constitutes an unsafe condition?
An unsafe condition refers to a physical environment that deviates from the acceptable, standard, or
safe conditions typically found on a job site, often leading to accidents. ✔️
9. Can you provide examples of unsafe conditions?
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