Hand and Power Tools
which of the following are moving parts on power tools that must be guarded?
belts gears shafts fly wheels
When operating a pneumatic nail gun, you should:
disconnect the air hose before clearing a jam wear eye and hearing protection
what should you avoid doing when driving fasteners using a power actuated tool
do not drive fasteners into very hard or brittle mater avoid drving into materials that are easily penetrated dont not drive into spalled area
which of the following are safe practices when using power actuated tools
do not use in explosive or flammable atmosphere never lead unattended keep hands clear never point
which hand-held power tolls must be equipped with a momentary contact on-off control switch?
drills reciprocating saws belt sanders
what is the most serious hazard when working with electric tools
electric shock
If you work with live electric power, wear shoes that are:
equipped with non conductive soles made without nails or other metal parts
which of the following are potential hazards when working with jacks
exceeding the load limit unbalanced load
Use spark-resistant tools when working near which of these situations
flammable
What should you do when using a portable drill?
inspect before each use use right size & type of bit for task tightly secure the bit in the chuck replace worn bits regularly
All of the following are safe practices when using electic power tools except
remove the 3rd prong on the plug
which of the following are safe practices when using jacks?
stop indicator load limit must not be exceeded never use to support a lifted load immediately blocked up
when setting up a jack, make sure that:
the base of the jack rests on a firm and level surface the jack is centered correctly the lift force is applied evenly
what are some ways to protect yourself from electrical shock when using electric powered tools
use double insulated tools use tools powered by a low-voltage use tools with a 3 wire
when you need additional leverage, you should:
use longer handles smooth, rounded edges
which of the following are safe practices when using screwdrivers?
use non sparking screw drivers around flammables
which of the following are safe practices when using pliers?
use pliers with insulated grips when working with electricity cut wire at right angles
which of the following are safe practices when using wrenches?
use right size and type pull wrench toward you
Hearing protection such as earplugs or earmuffs must be worn when noise levels reach:
85 dB
Which of the following are general safe practices when using tools?
Only use tools in the way they are intended to be used keep tools clean and in good condition
when using grinding tools, make sure to:
always use eye or face protection turn off power when not in use
what can you do to prevent contact with a handheld sander's moving parts?
avoid wearing loose clothing keep long hair tied back avoid wearing jewelry
when should a jack be inspected
at least once every 6 months immediately after it is subject to abnormal loading or shock before and after it is sent out for repairs
how often must a power actuated tool be inspected to ensure that it is clean, all moving parts work properly, and the barrel us free from obstructions
before each use
What are common hazards when working with sanders?
breathing in wood dust flying particles contact with the sander's moving part or abrasive surface
which hand-held power tools must be equipped with a constant pressure switch?
circular saws chain saws
Pneumatic tools are powered by
compressed air
What are common hazards when working with circular saws?
contact with blade kickback flying particular
what are safe practices when using cutting tools
cut away from body do not hold the object your cutting in hand wear cut-resistant gloves
what are safe work practice when working with pneumatic tools
eye protection hearing protection never point set up screens
What should you look for when inspecting hand tools
handles with splinters or cracks handles that dont fit tightly in the tool mushroom heads tools with dull cutting edges
when working with hand and power tools, you must use PPE if you will be exposed to:
harmful dusts fumes flying objects mists
when following machines usually require point of operation guarding?
jointers power saws portable power tools
What can you do to prevent contact with the blade when using a circular saw?
make sure guards are in place and functioning properly before each use never remove guards remove wood chips or sawdust that could prevent the guard from closing
what are best practices when working with abrasive wheel tools
never stand in the plane of rotation of the wheel as it accelerates to full operating speed remove the work piece from the wheel before turning tool off
what are potential hazards when working with pneumatic tools?
noise being struck by flying fragments being hit by an attachment or fastener
what hand-held power tools may only be equipped with a positive on-off control switch
platen sanders routers planers nibblers
3 common types of jacks are:
ratchet lever screw hydraulic
the basic safety rules for preventing hazards when using hand and power tools includes:
select proper tool inspect follow manufacturers operating instructions wear ppe
if a tool fails inspection you should:
tag tool notify your supervisor
When supplied by your employer, you are responsible for:
the proper use of the hand tools supplied the maintenance of hand tools
Which of the following statements about powered abrasive wheel tools are true?
they must have guards maintain alignment do not exceed the stregth of fastenings
what is the purpose of a safety guard
to prevent contact with hazardous areas
what are common hazards when working with pneumatic nail guns?
tripping hazards accidental gun discharge flying wood chips or nails
What are safe practices when using power tools
unplug before changing accessories inspect tools before each use keep tools clean and sharp keep cords away from walkways
how are hydraulic tool powered
water or other fluid
which of the following are safe practices when using hammers?
wear eye protection use the right type and size hammer strike the surface squarely