Test 7 - Tool and Machine Safety

When using a hand tool ______________. a. Make sure all guards are in place b. Defeat or remove the guards if necessary c. Modify the tool to suit your needs d. Unplug it first

Make sure all guards are in place

The highest load rating a ladder may have is ________. a. Type III b. Type IAA c. Type IA d. Type a

Type IAA

You should never ______ because it might cause damage a. Operate a machine at peak rated speeds b. Use compressed air to clean clothing c. Clean with water d. Lubricate bearings on a regular basis

Use compressed air to clean clothing

All electrical circuits should be de-energized before maintenance by _________ to prevent accidents. a. Pushing emergency stops b. Using lockout procedures c. Unplugging all machines d. Deactivating the circuit breaker

Using lockout procedures

The use of eye protection and proper electrical grounding are important when __________. a. Using power tools b. Working with hammers c. Flying d. Painting with enamel

Using power tools

When using an electric sander be sure to ________. a. Wear respiratory protection b. Wear gloves c. Wear long sleeves d. Have a vacuum cleaner handy

Wear respiratory protection

Always face the ladder when ____________. a. Climbing and face away when descending b. Descending and face away when climbing c. When climbing and descending d. Climbing with your hands full

When climbing and descending

A ladder should extend at least ____________ (feet) above its point of contact with the roof. a. 1 ½ b. 3 c. 6 d. 0

3

As a safety precaution, which of these should be chained to a rigid fixture? a. A compressed gas cylinder b. A forklift c. A drill press d. A welder

A compressed gas cylinder

Loose fitting sleeves with open cuffs are a safety violation for _________________. a. Managers b. Machine operators c. Postal workers d. OSHA inspectors

Machine operators

When using an extension ladder, the distance the foot of the ladder is set from the house should be about _________ the height of the extension a. ¼ b. ½ c. 1/3 d. 2/3

¼

Compressed ___________ can be used for cleaning work surfaces as long as the ideal header pressure does not exceed 30 psi. a. Acetylene b. Air c. Propane d. Oxygen

Air

Line breaking procedures should include de-energizing lines, testing prior to start up, and _________________. a. Filling oil tanks b. Adding quick connects c. Correct color coding d. All valves are closed and locked out using lock/tagout procedures

All valves are closed and locked out using lock/tagout procedures

When drilling a hole in a part using a drill press ________. a. Always firmly clamp the material b. Wear loose clothing c. Hold the part by hand d. Use motor oil as a lubricant

Always firmly clamp the material

When performing a lock/tagout procedure you should ______. a. Apply a lock that every worker has a key for b. Apply your own lock, tag and test for power c. Apply a tag, lock and call your supervisor d. Leave the key in the lock in case someone needs to use the equipment

Apply your own lock, tag and test for power

One or more hoses crossing a main walkway _______________. a. Are not acceptable b. Are permissible if they are taped down c. Must be rated to withstand being run over by a fork lift with rupturing d. Must be color coded to indicate the material they contain

Are not acceptable

Effective training in air powered tools helps employees ____________. a. Recover from accidents b. Clean work area with compressed air c. Cross train jobs d. Avoid work hazards

Avoid work hazards

While using a cutting tool, always __________. a. Cut towards the body b. Cut across the body c. Cut away from the body d. Cut with both hands

Cut away from the body

Steam, hydraulic, spring tension, and compressed gases are all examples of ___________. a. Vibrational b. Kinetic energy c. Dangerous energy d. Pinch points

Dangerous energy

When using pneumatic tools _______________. a. Place hoses across walkways as needed b. Use the compressed air to clean clothing and skin c. Do not use compressed air to clean clothing or skin d. Use the maximum psi available

Do not use compressed air to clean clothing or skin

Presence sensing is one type of __________________. a. Emergency stop control b. Interlock c. Guard d. Release system

Emergency stop control

Working areas of 6 feet or higher require ______. a. Fall protection b. Two people working together c. Ladder d. Lockout tagout

Fall protection

Never use a hand tool _____________. a. To cut steel b. When a power tool can be used c. For anything other than its intended purpose d. To remove excess material

For anything other than its intended purpose

A worker should immediately lockout a machine if he or she finds the ____________. a. Guard has been bypassed b. Machine is about to fail but is not producing bad parts c. Machine is running inefficiently d. Near machine has failed

Guard has been bypassed

Ground fault protection ensures that hand tools __________________. a. Receive the correct current b. Have protection from electric shock c. Do not exceed the proper load d. Are economical to operate

Have protection from electric shock

In terms of safety, everyone is responsible for reporting __________. a. Unclean areas b. Unsupervised labor c. Lazy employees d. Improperly guarded equipment

Improperly guarded equipment

A(n) ___________ machine guard prevents a machine from turning on if the guard is not in place. a. Fixed b. Interlocked c. Adjustable d. Automatic

Interlocked

The ________ is the part of a personal fall arrest system that attaches to the building structure a. Shock absorber b. Deceleration device c. Lifeline d. Harness

Lifeline

A pneumatic lockout/tagout uses a __________ to prevent use. a. Lockable valve b. Switch c. Pressure relieving cylinder d. Saddle cut switch

Lockable valve

Interrupting the power circuit at the motor disconnect is the only reliable way to __________. a. Satisfy OHSA b. Safety ground a motor c. Turn off a motor d. Lockout a motor

Lockout a motor

The document that identifies chemicals and sets limits for their use is called a __________. a. OSHA safety data sheet b. Hazardous material data sheet c. Material safety data sheet d. Chemical safety data sheet

Material safety data sheet

A(n) ___________ interlock physically prevents a machine's operation when the guard is out of place a. Hydraulic b. Electrical c. Mechanical d. Pneumatic

Mechanical

Which agency suggests that a worker inspect and test all equipment, assuming all to be energized until proven de-energized? a. EPA b. OSHA c. UAW d. ANSI

OSHA

One of the best ways to learn how to operate an unfamiliar machine is to ________. a. Observe an experienced operator b. Make sure guards are in place c. Just do it d. Take it apart, and put it back together

Observe an experienced operator

The 3 prongs of a 110-volt power tool's cord plug perform what purpose? a. Two of them conduct electricity and the third holds the plus in the outlet b. Two of them are for AC current and the third is used for DC current c. One is the hot, one is the neutral and one is the cheater d. One is the hot, one is the neutral and one is the ground

One is the hot, one is the neutral and one is the ground

It is acceptable to remove another employee's lockout lock __________________. a. When the employee who applied the lock left without removing it b. After attempting to contact the employee c. With permission from the employee who applied the lock d. Only after all of the above have been done

Only after all of the above have been done

After a regulator is installed on an oxygen cylinder, the cylinder valve should always be _______. a. Opened all the way to prevent leakage around the valve b. Open slightly to prevent leakage around the valve c. Transported with the regulator in place d. Stored on its side

Opened all the way to prevent leakage around the valve

A lockout/tagout system ____________________ a. Prevents a piece of machine from being energized while maintenance is being performed on it b. Allow unauthorized use c. Protect machinery from being stolen d. Allows use by only trained personnel

Prevents a piece of machine from being energized while maintenance is being performed on it

The components NOT usually used to prevent entry into a machine during operation are ___________. a. Magnetic sensors and capacitive sensors b. Regulators and valves c. Limit switches and photocells d. Guard and light curtains

Regulators and valves

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. a. Plate glass b. Safety glass c. Opaque glass d. Window glass

Safety glass

When operating machinery, always wear __________ to protect your eyes. a. Sunglasses b. Safety glasses with side shields c. A welding mask d. Netting

Safety glasses with side shields

Gloves and safety glasses are necessary when working with ___________. a. Sharp or rough sheet metal b. Office equipment c. Hammers d. Slippery materials

Sharp or rough sheet metal

You should wear gloves when handling sheet metal because __________________. a. Sheet metal is slippery and can be damaged easily b. Sheet metal is very sharp and may cut you c. Sheet metal is dirty d. Sheet metal is highly toxic

Sheet metal is very sharp and may cut you

The only person that should turn on a piece of machinery is ________________. a. The supervisor b. The assigned operator c. A co-worker d. A licensed professional

The assigned operator

Stamps on the body of compressed gas cylinders indicate _______________. a. Replacement costs b. Temperature requirements c. Expiration date d. The safety test date

The safety test date

If an operator does not test equipment after it is locked out ___________. a. It does not matter because the lockout prevents energizing the power b. The circuit will not operate c. They should apply a tag stating so d. They should be retrained

They should be retrained

A bucket should be used to _________________. a. Carry finished parts b. Remove trash c. Carry tools d. Transfer tools up and down a ladder

Transfer tools up and down a ladder

A step ladder is sometimes referred to as a __________________. a. Extension ladder b. a-frame ladder c. multi-purpose ladder d. straight ladder

a-frame ladder