WorksheetsHazards and Types of Tools
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Tools are part of our everyday lives. Even simple tools can be hazardous.
True
False
What is an example of a hand tool?
battery operated screw driver
electric hammer
pneumatic nail gun
hydraulic crimping tool
crescent wrench
What are the types of power-operated tools: (select all that apply)
electrical
pneumatic
liquid fuel
hydraulic
powder-actuated
What are the types of hazards associated with hand and power tools? (select all that apply)
struck-by
electrical
caught-in
stolen
looked at
There are no exposure hazards due to using the wrong tool the wrong way?
True
False
What are some of the hand and power tool hazards: (select all that apply)
Spark-producing tools near flammable sources
Tools not properly guarded
Tools not properly grounded
Inadequate PPE
Using a tool past its best-by use date
When do you use guarding techniques for hazards: (select all that apply)
Motion:
rotating, in-running nip points
Motion:
reciprocating, and transversing
Action:
cutting, punching
Action:
shearing, bending
Lighting:
inadequate blinding light
It is okay to remove a guard when a tool is in use?
True
False
What are the general hand and power tool safety practices: (select all that apply)
Keep tools clean and well-maintained
Use the right tool and use it the right way
Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Wear proper PPE
Look good using power tools
What are some precautions for safe tool use: (select all that apply)
Practice good housekeeping
Keep work areas well lit
Inspect tools; remove from service if needed
Keep all cutting tools sharp
Look but don't touch
What are employer requirements when it comes to hand and power tools? (select all that apply)
Comply with OSHA standards
Train employees
Inspect tools
Comply with manufacturer’s requirements and recommendations
Use corporal punishment for employees who don't follow instructions
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe practice regarding the use of tools?
Keeping cutting tools sharp
Wearing eye and face protection while operating a grinder
Using a screwdriver to carve or cut wood
Following manufacturer’s instructions when using a tool
Which term describes a tool that is powered by compressed air?
hydraulic
powder-actuated
electrical
pneumatic
hand held
Which of the following actions may expose workers to electrical shock hazards and should be avoided?
Removing the grounding pin on a three-prong plug
Using double-insulated tools
Using a grounded adaptor to accommodate a two-prong receptacle
Removing damaged tools from service and tagging them “Do Not Use”
Employers must satisfy all of the following requirements, except:
Provide PPE necessary to protect employees who are operating hand and power tools and are exposed to hazards
Comply with OSHA training and inspection standards related to hand and power tools
Determine which manufacturer’s requirements and recommendations for a tool shall be followed or ignored
Do not issue or permit the use of unsafe hand tools
