Safe Use of Tools

Why is protecting human health a key reason for prioritizing EHS in an organization?

• It reduces the number of tools needed on the job.

• It ensures employees don’t need regular health checkups.

• It minimizes health risks like respiratory illnesses by using safety measures.

• It encourages employees to work longer hours.

Which of the following actions includes Promoting Sustainability through EHS?

• Requiring employees to work from home.

• Using renewable energy and recycling waste.

• Increasing use of single-use plastics.

• Reducing product availability to conserve resources.

While using a screwdriver to fix a shelf in his room, Noah suddenly feels it loosen. What’s his best course of action?

• Continue using it until the job is done.

• Stop working and find a different screwdriver.

• Try to tighten it with his hand.

• Ask Charlotte for assistance.

You find a tool lying on the floor near your workstation. What should you do?

• Take it home for personal use.

• Leave it there

• Return it to its proper place in the storage area.

• Use it for your project without checking.

You are tasked to remove tiny screws from a laptop. Which tool should you use?

• A large Phillips screwdriver.

• A precision screwdriver made for small screws.

• A flathead screwdriver.

• Any screwdriver you can find.

Why do governments establish EHS regulations for organizations?

• To discourage company growth.

• To ensure the protection of public health and the environment.

• To increase organizational dependence on foreign resources.

• To prevent companies from hiring additional employees.

Why is it important to keep tools in good condition and regularly maintained?

• To avoid spending money on new tools.

• To ensure they work efficiently and safely.

• To reduce the need for protective equipment.

• To comply with company policies only.

When using a tool, what is the first thing you should check?

• The manufacturer’s instructions.

• The warranty of the tool.

• The weight of the tool.

• If it looks new.

Why is it important to use the right tool for the job?

• It makes the work look professional.

• It ensures safety and effectiveness.

• It impresses your coworkers.

• It speeds up the task without much effort.

Which action is NOT recommended in the EHS Program?

• Maintaining tools regularly.

• Using the right tool for each job.

• Ignoring minor tool damage.

• Following manufacturer instructions.