Carpentry & Building Construction

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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. 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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