Chapter 4 Knowledge Check

Chapter 4

Quiz yourself using the following chapter review questions to check how well you can recall the material.

Review Questions

1. True or False: The purpose of this chapter is to replace employer safety training requirements.
2. Which tool is considered the most common for welders besides the welding machine? .                   
3. What should you do if the head of a chisel or punch becomes mushroomed?
   1. Destroy it immediately so nobody else can use it.
   2. Leave it as is for a unique look.
   3. Grind off the mushroomed head.
   4. Use it until it breaks.
4. What is a possible negative consequence of modifying a tool or removing its safety features?
   1. The tool becomes more safe to use.
   2. It may result in injury or equipment failure.
   3. It allows the tool to be used for tasks it was not designed for.
   4. It may increase tool lifespan.
5. True or False: Cranes should never be operated without proper training.
6. True or False: A ground crane’s capacity is reduced when the load is moved further away from the crane.
7. Two types of aerial work platforms are the boom lift and the .                 lift.
8. True or False: A high visibility vest is never needed on construction sights.
9. True or False: Gloves should be worn when handling or changing bandsaw blades.
10. True or False: Wearing gloves or loose clothing while using spinning machinery like drill presses and lathes is safe.

Answer Key

1. False.Employers are required to provide safety training for job-specific hazards you may encounter. This chapter is intended to emphasize the importance of following safe work practices.
2. Angle Grinder. Angle grinders are used to repair and remove welds as well as prepare a joint for welding.
3. Grind off the mushroomed head. Repairing a mushroomed head by grinding off the folds can extend its usable life.
4. It may result in injury or equipment failure. Tools are designed by manufacturers to be as safe as possible. Modifying a tool will likely make it less safe to use.
5. True. Cranes look simple to use, but without proper training, they are easy to misuse, resulting in accidents, injuries, or even deaths.
6. True. The further a load is moved away from a crane’s center of gravity, the easier it is to tip the crane over.
7. Scissor lift. Scissor lifts are commonly used in construction.
8. False. Many construction sites have heavy equipment that can injure or kill you if the operator is not aware of your presence. A high visibility vest makes you easier to be seen.
9.  True.  Bandsaw blades have sharp teeth that may cut your hands. Gloves will help protect you from injury when handling or changing blades.
10. False. Gloves or loose clothing may be caught in rotating machinery, causing entanglement, injury,  or even death.