4.4 Chapter Conclusion
Douglas Rupik, M.Ed., JIW
Summary
Tools and equipment are designed to assist us in performing our job safely and more easily. Proper use is essential to ensure we are not only productive on the job, but that we go home after each shift injury-free.
Review Questions
- What are the main hazards when using hammers?
- When using hand tools, what modifications are acceptable?
- What is the difference between hoisting equipment and lifting equipment?
- What is an aerial lift?
- What is the biggest danger when working around earthmoving equipment?
- What is probably the most common tool a welder will use besides a welding machine?
- Bridge clamp
- Grinder
- Bubble level
- Aerial lift
- Hoist
- What dangers does a grinder present?
- Catching in loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair
- Electric shock from water or a damaged power cord
- Grinding wheel breaking due to improper RPM rating
- Modified or missing safety guards
- All of the above
- What modifications are acceptable on hand tools?
- Removing guards to make the tool lighter
- Adding homemade features to increase the capacity of the tool
- Never modify a tool, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
- None of the above
- When is it acceptable to exceed a crane’s rated capacity?
- When a job has to be done
- When a supervisor has calculated they can safely exceed the rated capacity
- When the lift will not go very far or take too long
- It is never acceptable to exceed a crane’s rated lifting capacity
- Which hand tool do you think presents the greatest hazard? Why?
- Which piece of heavy equipment do you think requires the most training to use safely? Why?
- Why are power tools and creative uses a bad combination?
- What do you think is the biggest cause of power tool injuries?
- Why are high-visibility vests important when working around heavy equipment?