Hand tools are powered instruments, which can be very hazardous when improperly used due to their power
source. - ANSWER: False
Which of the following is not a correct general precaution that should be followed by all power tool users? -
ANSWER: Handle tools by the cord or hose
Safety guards must never be removed when a tool is being used. - ANSWER: True
What is the main danger associated with pneumatic tools? - ANSWER: Getting hit by tool's attachment or
fastener
The operating control on hand-held power tools must be located at to minimize the possibility of accidental
operation, if such accidental operation would constitute a hazard to employees. - ANSWER: True
What requirements are necessary to protect an electric tool user from shock? - ANSWER: Both A and B
All portable, power-driven circular saws having a blade diameter greater than 3 in. must be equipped with
guards above and below the base plate or shoe - ANSWER: False
An important safety precaution to remember when operating powder-actuated tool is: - ANSWER: Inspect it
before use and determine that it is clean and that all moving parts operate freely
Hydraulic jacks exposed to freezing temperatures must be kept warm with an internal temperature lift. -
ANSWER: False
Who is responsible for the safe conditions of tools and equipment used in the workplace? - ANSWER:
Employers
What does MSD stand for? - ANSWER: musculoskeletal disorders
You should change your working position frequently by: - ANSWER: All of the above
, regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or sitting for prolonged periods is
not healthy. - ANSWER: True
Hazard prevention and control includes - ANSWER: Implementing administrative and engineering controls
Pushing carries a greater risk of strain and injury. - ANSWER: False
Uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, and slurred speech are symptoms of what? - ANSWER:
Hypothermia
Types of heat illness include? - ANSWER: All of the above
Implementing an ergonomic process is effective in reducing the risk of developing MSDs in high-risk
industries. - ANSWER: True
When does Working Restriction Protection end? - ANSWER: The employee is able to return to his or her
regular job or a new position.
Reporting symptoms of MSD early does not help in stopping MSD. - ANSWER: False
Industrial hygiene is the science of keeping yourself favorable to health, free from dirt, bacteria. - ANSWER:
False
Gases are formless fluids that expand to occupy the space or enclosure the are contained in. - ANSWER: True
Biological hazards are - ANSWER: Viruses
Which of the following is NOT a role of industrial hygienists? - ANSWER: Training employees on the
recognition of hazards
Noise can be reduced by: - ANSWER: All of the above
Engineering controls are the last strategy of control an employer should use for job hazards. - ANSWER: False