Hand Tool Safety

You should acquire the proper training before attempting to use a hand tool for the first time.

• True

• False

Using the incorrect tool for the job can cause:

• loss of employment; unintended accidents.

• injury to a person; damage to the tool.

• unintended accidents; increase in productivity .

• damage to the tool, decrease in productivity.

PPE Stands for

• Personal Professional Engineer.

• Professional Protective Engineer.

• Professional Protective Equipment.

• Personal Protective Equipment.

PPE includes eye protection, face shields, steel-toe boots, ESD Shoes, gloves.

• True

• False

Electrical or Electricians don't need to wear safety glasses.

• True

• False

Keeping __________ clean and ______________ clear of debris will help prevent accidents.

• floors; workspace

• rooms; equipment

• tools; gfci

• storage rooms; ladders

Tools should be transported in ________ or ____________.

• toolboxes; cargo pants

• hand; tool belt

• bin, ice chest.

• toolboxes; tool belts

You should always carry and store tools in a safe and secure manner.

• True

• False

Never carry sharp or pointed tools in ___________.

• toolbox

• tool belt

• pocket

• hand

If a person is too far away, you may throw a tool at him if he needs it.

• True

• False