Safety pages 24-36

Which of the following is a safety precaution when using a vehicle lift?

• Check for proper clearance on all sides of the vehicle in the lift area

• Leave the vehicle doors open while lifting

• Ignore the lift’s locking mechanism

• Stand under the vehicle while it is being lifted

Why is it important to be familiar with safety lock release mechanisms when using a vehicle lift?

• For safe lowering of vehicles

• To increase lifting speed

• To reduce noise

• To save energy

After raising a vehicle with a floor jack, what should you do to ensure safety?

• Use safety stands to support the vehicle

• Leave the jack as the only support

• Remove the jack immediately

• Shake the jack to test its strength

What could happen if the release mechanism of a hydraulic floor jack is opened all the way instantly?

• The vehicle will drop to the floor instantly, causing possible injury and damage

• The vehicle will rise higher

• The jack will become more stable

• Nothing will happen

What should you do after positioning safety stands under a vehicle?

• Shake the body of the vehicle to make sure it is stable

• Remove the stands immediately

• Crawl under the vehicle without checking

• Open all the vehicle doors

What is the primary purpose of safety stands when working on a vehicle?

• To support the vehicle after being lifted by a jack

• To lift the vehicle off the ground

• To clean the underside of the vehicle

• To provide lighting under the vehicle

Where should safety stands be placed when supporting a vehicle?

• Under the tires

• Under secure points on the vehicle, such as the frame and axle housing

• On top of the engine

• On the roof of the vehicle

What is the function of wheel blocks (wheel chocks)?

• To lift the vehicle

• To keep the vehicle from rolling after being lifted

• To clean the wheels

• To support the engine

Which of the following is the correct way to handle a chisel to ensure accuracy and safety?

• Use one hand and keep your fingers close to the blade

• Use both hands to stabilize the tool against the resistance

• Hold the chisel by the blade and strike with a hammer

• Throw the chisel to another person when finished

Which of the following is a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating a drill press?

• Face shield

• Safety sandals

• Wool gloves

• Baseball cap