OSHA Quiz 11: Hand and Power Tools

What is a potentially fatal hazard associated with cleaning work clothes with compressed air?

Increased flammability

What should you do when using pneumatic tools producing hazardous vapors in confined areas?

Make sure there is proper ventilation

When choosing tools, the best tool is one that ______________.

reduces the force you need to apply

You notice a worker placing a circular saw on the ground next to his feet immediately after use. What should you tell the worker?

Allow the saw to coast to a full stop before placing on the ground

What is NOT a serious hazard when working with a pneumatic jackhammer?

Awkward posture

All portable circular saws must be equipped with a:

Constant pressure on/off switch

Compressed air may be used for cleaning dust off of your body so long as the pressure is low.

FALSE

which of the following is NOT a factor in causing hand or wrist illnesses?

Humidity

Identify the tool that is more frequently the source of disabling injuries than and other hand tool.

Knife

Which of the following causes the greatest hazard posed by hand tools?

Misuse or improper maintenance

Which of the following portable tools is most likely going to expose workers to flying objects, abrasions, and cuts?

Portable Grinder

Which of the following is probably the most commonly used and abused tool?

Screwdriver

A chisel that is bent, cracked, chipped, or mushroomed should be discarded.

TRUE

what should you do with a hand tool that has a broken handle?

Tag it as unsafe and replace or repair it.

You notice a worker is wearing gloves while operating a grinder. What should you tell the worker?

Tell the worker to take the gloves off

which of the following is NOT listed as an unsafe work practice when using hand tools?

Using duct tape to improve the grip on a handle

If a powder-actuated tool misfires, the user must hold the tool in the operating position for ____________ before trying to fire it again.

at least 30 seconds

All hand and power tools, whether paid for by the employer or employee, must be:

maintained in a safe condition

The area on a machine where work is actually performed upon the material processed is called the _____________

point of operation