Lesson 2 Flashcards
Use and Care of Hand Tools (25 cards)
Accidents associated with hand tools account for ? of cases per 10,000 workers in the workplace compensable injuries.
a. 8
b. 15.7
c. 20.5
d. 25.5
d. 25.5
The safest way to cut with a knife and keep control of it is to cut towards the body.
True or False?
False
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 4, Sentence 3
When using a socket set, it is best to use one size handle, and adaptors on different size drive sockets.
True or False?
False
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 6, Sentence 2
The proper placing of small tools in body belts is not an issue because they cannot make contact with energized parts.
True or False?
False
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 1
All tools shall be kept in good working condition, properly stored, and must be ? .
a. calibrated weekly
b. capable of withstanding a short circuit
c. IEEE approved
d. restricted to the use for which they were intended
d. restricted to the use for which they were intended
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Inspection,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
A hand tool such as a chisel is unsuitable for use if it has a(n) ? .
a. mushroomed head
b. oval blade
c. stress line in the handle
d. uninsulated handle
a. mushroomed head
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Inspection,” Paragraph 5, Sentence 2
When storing sharp tools, sharp edges and points shall be covered with ? guards.
a. brightly colored warning
b. metal contoured
c. protective
d. rubber
c. protective
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 4, Sentence 2
Unless fully protected, edged or pointed tools shall not be carried in ? .
a. a worker’s goody bag
b. canvas bags
c. pockets
d. tool belts
c. pockets
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 4, Sentence 4
The ? of impact tools is to be avoided, and such impact tools are to be kept dressed down.
a. detonation
b. mushrooming
c. overhead use
d. steel-to-toe contact
b. mushrooming
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Inspection,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 3
The use of a ? tape measure is prohibited on or near energized equipment or lines.
a. fiberglass
b. laser
c. metal
d. wooden
c. metal
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 1
Wrenches shall never be used ? .
a. as a hammer
b. as leveling devices
c. to remove difficult hex-headed bolts
d. to tighten five-sided nuts
a. as a hammer
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 5, Sentence 1
If a wrench handle is too short, a piece of pipe may be used to lengthen it in order to gain added leverage.
True or False?
False
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 5, Sentence 6
A piece of ? can be placed between the load and the head of a jack to help prevent a load from slipping off the jack.
a. alumiinum stock
b. plastic
c. steel
d. wood
d. wood
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 10, Sentence 2
Three things that would make a sledge unusable are a ? head, a loose head, or a damaged handle.
a. flat
b. rounded
c. soft
d. tempered
b. rounded
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 15, Sentence 1
A screwdriver shall not be used as a punch or a ? .
a. chisel
b. drift pin
c. pole top rescue instrument
d. support
a. chisel
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 13, Sentence 3
Files may be struck with a hammer when additional pressure on the file is needed.
True or False?
False
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 12, Sentence 1
When using a sledge hammer, always be certain that others are out of reach of the back swing.
True or False?
True
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 15, Sentence 2
An Electrical Worker’s side cutting pliers should never be used as a(n) ? .
a. bolt holder
b. cable cutter
c. hammer
d. wire stripper
c. hammer
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 14, Sentence 1
Tools not in use shall be returned to their designated storage space.
True or False?
True
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Where to Use and Where to Store,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 2
Tools shall not be left atop poles or on any part of a structure, ? , or scaffold.
a. ladder
b. storage area
c. toolbox
d. work vehicle
a. ladder
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Where to Use and Where to Store,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
Ordinary plastic dipped handles on wrenches are designed to provide electrical insulation.
True or False?
False
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Introduction,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 2
Hazards from tools can be placed in two broad categories; one is danger from the tool’s action, and the other is danger from ? .
a. age deterioration
b. power sources for the tool
c. unseen pinch points
d. using the wrong tool for the job
b. power sources for the tool
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Summary,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
The greatest hazards posed by hand tools are ? .
a. electrical malfunctions
b. GFCI’s
c. improper maintenance and misuse
d. the use of hydraulic and electric combination tools
c. improper maintenance and misuse
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Summary,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 1
When using electric power tools, one should always use a 3-wire cord with ground.
True or False?
True
Use and Care of Hand Tools, “Instructions for Use,” Paragraph 16, Sentence 1
