Tool and Machine Safety

The highest load rating a ladder may have is _______________.

Type IAA

Effective training in air powered tools helps employees ______________.

avoid work hazards

Loose fitting sleeves with open cuffs is a safety violation for _________.

machine operators

When using a power tool ____________.

make sure all guards are in place

A(n) __________ interlock physically prevents a machines operation when the guard is out of place.

mechanical

One of the best ways to learn how to operate an unfamiliar machine is to _____________.

observe an experienced operator

A lockout/tagout system _____________.

prevents a piece of machinery from being energized while maintenance is being performed on it

when using an extension ladder, the distance the foot of the ladder s set from the house should be about _____________ the height of the extension.

1/4

A ladder should extend at least _____________ feet above its point of contact with the roof.

3

After a regulator is installed on an oxygen cylinder, the cylinder valve should always be __________.

opened all the way to prevent leakage around the valve

The components NOT usually used to prevent entry into machine during operation are _________.

regulators and valves

The document that identifies chemicals and sets limits for their use is called a(n) _______________.

safety data sheet

Machine guards that require the operator to be able to see the process should be made from __________ to protect the worker in case it breaks.

safety glass

When operating machinery, always wear __________ to protect your eyes.

safety glasses with side shields.

You should wear gloves when handling sheet metal because ______________.

sheet metal is very sharp and may cut you

The only person that should turn on a piece of machinery is __________.

the assigned operator

Stamps on the body of compressed gas cylinders indicate _______________.

the safety test date

If an operator does not test equipment after it is locked out __________.

they should be retrained

A bucket should be used to __________.

transfer tools up and down a ladder

You should never ___________ because it might cause damage.

use compressed air to clean clothing

All electrical circuits should be de-energized before maintenance by _____________ to prevent accidents.

using lockout procedures

The use of eye protection and proper electrical grounding are important when ______________.

using power tools

When using an electric sander be sure to ____________.

wear respiratory protection

A person should always face the ladder ____________.

with no exceptions

Gloves and safety glasses are necessary when working with __________.

with sharp or rough sheet metal

A step ladder is sometimes referred to as a(n) __________.

A-frame ladder

Which agency suggests that a worker inspect and test all equipment, assuming all to be energized until proven deenergized?

OSHA

When can another employee's lockout lock be removed?

Only after all of the above have been done.

As a safety precaution, which of these should be chained to a rigid fixture?

a compressed gas cylinder

Compressed __________ can be used for cleaning work surfaces as long as the dead-headed pressure does not exceed 30 psi.

air

Line breaking procedures should include de-energizing lines, testing prior to start up, and __________.

all valves are closed and locked out using lockout/tagout procedures

When drilling a hole in a part using a drill press, __________.

always firmly clamp the material

When performing a lockout/tagout procedure you should _____________.

apply your own lock, tag, and test for power

One or more hoses crossing a main walkway __________.

are not acceptable

Always face the ladder when __________.

climbing and descending

While using a cutting tool, always __________.

cut away from the body

Steam, hydraulic, spring tension, and compressed gases are all examples of __________.

dangerous energy

When using pneumatic tools __________.

do not use compressed air to clean clothing or skin

Presence sensing is one type of __________.

emergency stop control

Working areas at 6 feet or higher require __________.

fall protection

Never use a hand tool __________.

for anything other than its intended purpose

A worker should immediately lockout a machine if he or she finds the __________.

guard has been bypassed

Ground fault protection ensures that hand tools __________.

have protection from electric shock

In terms of safety, everyone is responsible for reporting ____________.

improperly guarded equipment

A(n) _________ machine guard prevents a machine from turning on, if the guard is not in place.

interlocking

The _____________ is the part of a personal fall arrest system that attaches to the building structure.

lifeline

Interrupting the power circuit at the motor disconnect is the only reliable way to __________.

lock out a motor

A pneumatic lockout/tagout uses a(n) _____________ to prevent use.

lockable valve

The procedure by which each person places his/her own lock and tag on a piece of equipment before performing work on it is called ____________.

lockout/tagout