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Questions and Answers
Who has a responsibility to establish safe working procedures?
Who has a responsibility to establish safe working procedures?
- Employers only
- Tradespeople only
- Government authorities
- Tradespeople and employers (correct)
Why should floors be kept clean and dry?
Why should floors be kept clean and dry?
- To prevent fire hazards
- To prevent electrical shock
- To prevent accidental slips with or around dangerous hand tools (correct)
- To prevent dust accumulation
What is a hazard of using a screwdriver as a chisel?
What is a hazard of using a screwdriver as a chisel?
- The tip of the screwdriver may break and fly, hitting the user or other employees (correct)
- The screwdriver may rust
- The screwdriver may overheat
- The screwdriver may bend
Why should a wrench with sprung jaws not be used?
Why should a wrench with sprung jaws not be used?
What should be worn to protect against hazards when using portable power tools and hand tools?
What should be worn to protect against hazards when using portable power tools and hand tools?
What should be done if a hazardous situation is encountered?
What should be done if a hazardous situation is encountered?
What is a requirement for electric tools?
What is a requirement for electric tools?
What is the advantage of double insulation in electric tools?
What is the advantage of double insulation in electric tools?
What should be worn when using electric tools?
What should be worn when using electric tools?
Where should electric tools be stored when not in use?
Where should electric tools be stored when not in use?
What should be avoided when using electric tools?
What should be avoided when using electric tools?
What should be considered when selecting an accessory for a power tool?
What should be considered when selecting an accessory for a power tool?
What is the primary purpose of specifying the maximum safe speed for abrasive wheels?
What is the primary purpose of specifying the maximum safe speed for abrasive wheels?
What should you check before using a grinding machine?
What should you check before using a grinding machine?
What is the correct direction of rotation for a grinding wheel?
What is the correct direction of rotation for a grinding wheel?
What is the purpose of the left-hand thread on the spindle?
What is the purpose of the left-hand thread on the spindle?
Why should you not fit a wheel that is larger than the one designed to fit the machine?
Why should you not fit a wheel that is larger than the one designed to fit the machine?
What is critical to examine when working with grinding wheels?
What is critical to examine when working with grinding wheels?
What causes the abrasive particles to become blunt?
What causes the abrasive particles to become blunt?
What is the result of glazing on the grinding wheel?
What is the result of glazing on the grinding wheel?
How can glazing be prevented?
How can glazing be prevented?
What causes grooves on the surface of the wheel?
What causes grooves on the surface of the wheel?
Why should the correct wheel be used for the material being ground?
Why should the correct wheel be used for the material being ground?
What is the result of grinding on the outside edges of the wheel?
What is the result of grinding on the outside edges of the wheel?
What is a common problem in compressed air systems?
What is a common problem in compressed air systems?
Why should compressed air guns never be pointed towards anyone?
Why should compressed air guns never be pointed towards anyone?
What can happen when moisture condenses in compressed air?
What can happen when moisture condenses in compressed air?
Why is it important to distinguish compressed air pipes from other pipes?
Why is it important to distinguish compressed air pipes from other pipes?
What can happen if moisture is left in compressed air lines exposed to cold weather?
What can happen if moisture is left in compressed air lines exposed to cold weather?
Why should users never 'dead-end' an air gun against themselves or anyone else?
Why should users never 'dead-end' an air gun against themselves or anyone else?
