Staging: Hand and Power Tools

Select the hazard that is NOT ordinarily an issue when operating the cordless drill/driver.

• Hazardous back strain

• High noise level

• Burns from a hot blade

• High vibration emission values

You should not operate the cordless drill / driver in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

• False

• True

The ways of controlling risks are ranked from the highest level of protection and reliability to the lowest. This ranking is known as:

• WHS protection levels

• Reliability of control

• Hierarchy of control

• Risk management scale

PPE is clothing or equipment designed to be worn by someone to protect them from the risk of injury or illness. High visibility vests and life jackets are examples of:

• fashion statement

• Face protection

• hearing protection

• protective clothing

The machine and work area should be clean and free of off cuts, saw dust, shavings and tools

• this practice is regarded as a safe practice

• this is an unnecessary practice

• this practice is an uncommon practice

If you hear an unusual noise coming from the machine, what should you do?

• Ignore it

• Report it to the course supervisor

• Tell your friend

• Fix the machine yourself

The greatest hazard posed by hand tools result from misuse and poor maintenance. Examples of misuse include:

• using a screwdriver as a chisel

• using a hammer as a chisel

• using a hammer with a loose head

Hand tools are responsible for the majority of accidents in the wood workshop and for this reason there are a number of safety rules that you should follow:

• never run or fool around in the workshop

• carry chisels with the sharp edge pointing down

• do not hold the workpiece in your spare hand when using a chisel

• do not throw tools. Hand them, handle first directly to others

• All of these are safe rules to follow

Tools which are not stored correctly are likely to rust or break

• true

• false

The third important rule in tool maintenance is

• throwing tools

• regular checks

• risk management

• keeping it/them sharp