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