Quiz # 8 Tools

Both the lockout/tagout standard and machine guarding protect employees from potential hazards, but machine guarding specifically helps protect employees during normal production operations.

True

Compressed air must not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 psi and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protection equipment.

True

Employees should be trained in the use of all tools.

True

Guards on power-driven circular saws must be:

Above and below the base plate

Which of the following is an example of a hand tool hazard?

All of the above

Which of the following would require a safety guard?

All of the above

When using power tools, people who are not involved in the work may remain nearby

False

Dull blades are safer than sharp blades

Flase

Jacks used continuously or intermittently at one site should be inspected at least once every:

6 months

When fasteners driven from a powder-actuated tool are used on easily penetrated material like plywood, what step should be taken to prevent the pin or fastener from passing completely through and creating a flying missile hazard on the other side?

Back the material with a 2 x 4

Cup type wheels used for external grinding must be protected by wither a revolving cup guard or a

Band-type guard

The most common hazards associated with abrasive wheel use are:

Both A and B

What requirements are necessary to protect an electric tool user from shock?

Both A and B

Using a screwdriver as a _____ may cause the tip to break, fly, and hit other employees.

Chisel

Which of the following types of switches should be in use on a chain saw?

Constant pressure switch

What is the appropriate guard device for a radial saw

Cover guards above and below the base plate or shoe

The ring test is used to ensure the abrasive wheels are free from:

Cracks or defects

Jack s must be inspected at least once every year

False

Power-operated tools designed to accommodate guards must be equipped with properly functioning guards unless they impede workflow.

False

What is the appropriate guard device for a hand-fed ripsaw

Hood guard that completely encloses the portion of the saw above the table

Which of the following precautions did the two workers fail to take?

Inspect tools for damage before and after use

Powder-actuated tools must be locked:

Just prior to the intended firing time

Which of the following types of switches should be in use on a saber saw?

Momentary contact on/off switch

Which of the following types of switches should be in use on a router?

Positive on/off switch

Which of the following types of switches should be in use on a scroll saw?

Positive on/off switch

All jacks must have a _____ to prevent overtravel

Positive stop

Which of the following must have a hood guard and side guards that cover the full diameter of the blade?

Radial saw

Side covers of the guard may be omitted, where the nature of the work is such as the entirely cover the ----- of the wheel

Side

What do you think happened next that caused the employee to be injured?

The abrasive wheel fragmented

Electric tools should never be carried by:

The cord

In this case study we just went over, which of the following caused the accident?

The employee was using a damaged chisel

Adjustment of work rests must never be made when:

The wheel is in motion

All jacks must be set up on a firm, level surface with a centered base

True

A block may be placed under the base of the jack when it's necessary to provide a firm foundation.

True

A fuel-powered tools mist be stopped while being refueled, serviced, or maintained.

True

A jack manufacturer's rating capacity must be marked not be exceeded

True

A jack must be placed on a level surface

True

A jack used to lift and hold heavy loads.

True

Machines designed for a fixed location must be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

True

Safety guards must never be removed when a tool is being used.

True

The operating speed must be etched or otherwise permanently marked on all circular saws over 20 inches in diameter or operating at over 10,000 peripheral feet per minute.

True

The point of operation is the area on a machine where work is performed.

True

What is the appropriate guard device for a circular saw

Upper hood guard and full diameter saw guard

The use of the eye protection when using abrasive wheels is not necessary when:

When permanently attached shields afford adequate eye protection