NCCER Module 1 Basic Safety Trade Terms Complete A
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NCCER Module 1 Basic Safety Trade Terms Complete A
NCCER Module 1 Basic Safety Trade Terms Complete Answers
1. What does OSHA define as an accident?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an accident is an unplanned
occurrence that leads to personal injury or property damage. ️
2. What is arc welding?
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an accident is an unplanned
occurrence that leads to personal injury or property damage. ✔️
2. What is arc welding?
Arc welding is a method of joining metal parts through fusion, where the necessary heat is generated
by an electric arc. ✔️
3. What is brazing?
Brazing is a process that utilizes heat exceeding 800 degrees Fahrenheit to melt a filler metal, which is
drawn into the joint. It is commonly used to join copper pipes. ✔️
4. How is a combustible material characterized?
A combustible material can ignite easily and burn rapidly, specifically referring to fuels with a flash
point of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. ✔️
5. Define a competent person in the workplace.
, A competent person is someone who can identify current and foreseeable hazards in the work
environment and has the authority to take corrective action to eliminate them. ✔️
6. What is a confined space?
A confined space is an area that is large enough for an individual to work but requires physical entry to
do so. These spaces have limited access points and are not designed for continuous occupation, with
examples including tanks, pits, and vaults. ✔️
7. What are cross-bracing supports?
Cross-bracing consists of braces made of metal or wood positioned diagonally from the base of one rail
to the top of another, providing additional support to a structure. ✔️
8. What is excavation?
Excavation refers to any man-made cuts, cavities, trenches, or depressions created in the earth's
surface through the removal of soil. ✔️
9. What is the definition of flammable materials?
Flammable materials can easily ignite and burn quickly, generally referring to fuels that have a flash
point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. ✔️
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