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Self-Check Safety Quiz 14

Hand Tools

Directions: Study safety sheet 5-1 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction, ISBN 0-07-825352-7. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1.
To prepare yourself to work with hand tools, you should
A)work with a buddy.
B)wear eye protection.
C)mark a danger zone.
D)learn first aid.
2.
Wearing loose jewelry is dangerous because it could
A)get lost at the construction site.
B)be expensive to replace.
C)catch on tools or materials.
D)attract electricity.
3.
Keep all tools in good condition
A)with regular maintenance.
B)with silicone spray.
C)by frequent washing.
D)by wearing them on a belt.
4.
You are starting a nail in a roof rafter. You should
A)use only an approved nail guide.
B)use only a power nailer for greater safety.
C)be careful when using a nail set as a guide.
D)be careful when using your fingers as a guide.
5.
Put tools away when finished because
A)they can create a hazard for someone else.
B)if left out, they could get rusty.
C)some tool parts could become loose.
D)if lost, they are expensive to replace.
6.
When you see flammable materials, you should remove them because
A)the Fair Labor Standards Act requires it.
B)there may not be warning signs at the site.
C)you could strike a spark that ignites the material.
D)someone may be bothered by the fumes.
7.
You notice that the blade on your saw is dull. You should sharpen it because
A)it will prevent repetitive stress injuries.
B)a dull tool is more dangerous than a sharp one.
C)it is required by NIOSH.
D)a dull tool can lead to fire hazard.
8.
When cutting or joining together materials, you should secure the work by
A)setting up a work table.
B)making saw horses.
C)placing the material in a vise.
D)using nails to join the material.
9.
When a hammer has a cracked handle, you should
A)get a new tool.
B)put it in the scrap pile.
C)check the depth of the crack.
D)check the head of the hammer.
10.
Never test the sharpness of a tool using
A)paper.
B)wood.
C)your fingers.
D)a rough board.
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