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Self-Check Safety Quiz 21

Pneumatic Tools

Directions: Study safety sheet 5-8 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 use an air compressor, you should
A)keep an extra hose on hand.
B)wear a construction vest.
C)wear eye and hearing protection.
D)wear insulating gloves.
2
Pressure of the compressed air is indicated in
A)pounds per square inch.
B)pounds per cubic foot.
C)square feet.
D)cubic feet.
3
The working pressure rating on the hose should be
A)20% higher than the compressor's maximum rating.
B)50% higher than the compressor's maximum rating.
C)100% higher than the compressor's maximum rating.
D)200% higher than the compressor's maximum rating.
4
When using a belt-driven compressor, you should
A)be careful when turning it on.
B)be careful when plugging it in.
C)make sure the belts are long enough.
D)make sure the belts are covered.
5
When you connect a tool to a pressurized hose, you should
A)reduce the pressure.
B)turn off the compressor.
C)point the tool at the ground.
D)hold the tool with both hands.
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