HVAC Personal Protective Equipment Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Improve tool functionality

To remove dirt, grease, or debris

Store tools in a clean and dry environment

Perform regular visual inspections Signup and view all the answers

To ensure optimal cutting performance Signup and view all the answers

To allow them to hold smaller tools and parts effectively. Signup and view all the answers

To protect their hearing from damage caused by loud noise. Signup and view all the answers

To enhance their vision while working on the job. Signup and view all the answers

To protect their feet from potential accidents. Signup and view all the answers

To keep workers safe when working near traffic or vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

As an HVAC technician, wear durable and protective gloves that allow flexibility to hold smaller tools and parts.
Use earplugs to protect hearing when using power tools regularly.
Wear safety goggles to protect eyes from dust and metal debris, ensuring accurate and detailed vision.
Wear heavy steel toe work boots as safety shoes to protect feet from potential accidents.
Wear hi-vis clothing when working near traffic, cranes, forklifts, or other vehicles, especially at night or in low-light conditions.

Regularly inspect tools for signs of wear, damage, or malfunction.
Clean tools after each use to remove dirt, grease, or debris using appropriate cleaning solutions and tools.
Apply lubricants to moving parts of tools, ensuring compatibility with tool materials.
Store tools in a clean and dry environment to prevent rust and corrosion, using toolboxes, racks, or pegboards.
Regularly sharpen cutting tools, following the manufacturer's recommendations for sharpening angles.

Calibrate measurement instruments regularly according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Maintain calibration certificates and records to ensure accurate measurements.