Chapter1 Summary

Question 1

Certain precautions must be taken when working on small gas engines

Question 2

Keeping work area clean will increase safety and productivity in the shop

Question 3

Hazardous materials must be handled with care to prevent fires or chemical burns

Question 4

Dispose of rags saturated with solvents in a proper container

Question 5

Areas where dangerous equipment is used or dangerous chemicals are stored are often identified by brightly colored floor markings or signs to alert employees to the potential hazards

Question 6

Evacuation routes should be posted in prominent areas throughout the shop. These routes show you how to quickly exit the building in case of an emergency

Question 7

Proper clothing should be worn when working on small engines. Avoid loose- fitting clothing, which can get caught in rotating engine parts.

Question 8

Adequate ventilation is imperative when working in an enclosed area.

Question 9

Use all tools properly. Read all instructions before using power tools.

Question 10

Never use compressed air to clean clothing.

Question 11

Electrical malfunctions are the most common cause of shop fires. Do not overload electrical circuits.

Question 12

Do not operate an engine at speeds greater than those recommended by the manufacturer

Question 13

Keep hands and feet away from rotating engine parts. Avoid touching hot engine parts.

Question 14

Be prepared for emergencies. List emergency phone numbers above each telephone.

Question 15

Keep fire extinguishers in highly visible areas.

Question 16

Make sure first aid kits are properly stocked and easily accessible.

Question 17

Employers must provide employees access to safety data sheets for the hazardous chemicals used in the shop.

Question 18

The hazardous waste generated during small engine maintenance and service should be disposed of according to state and federal regulations.

Question 19

There are many potential hazards in the small gas engine shop.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Each of the following contributes to proper housekeeping, except:

Answer 20

(D) Storing combustible waste in an open metal bucket or on the floor away from other waste

Question 21

Gasoline should always be stored in a closed container.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

To prevent injury when working around small engines, avoid wearing:

Answer 22

(D) All of the above

Question 23

Each of the following is a characteristic of carbon monoxide except

Answer 23

(A) Carbon monoxide is yellow in color

Question 24

Power tools should not be operated without proper safety shrouds

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Always lift with your:

Answer 25

(B) legs

Question 26

Electrical malfunctions are the most common cause of shop fires.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Small engine ignition systems can produce more than 30,000 volts

Answer 27

*False *(?)

Question 28

Fire extinguishers are categorized by the type of fire they are designed to suppress.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What precautions should be taken when working with gasoline?

Answer 29

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Question 30

Why must care be taken when working around batteries that are charging or discharging?

Answer 30

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Question 31

Discribe the four (4) characteristics of hazardous waste

Answer 31

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Question 32

Why must compressed air never be used to clean clothing or hair?

Answer 32

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Question 33

Why is it important to be familiar with OSHA regulations when working in the small engine shop?

Answer 33

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Question 34

Failure to adhere to safety rules in the shop could lead to

Answer 34

Serious injury, or death

Question 35

Why is it important to study the evacuation routes and be aware of your location whenever you are working in the shop?

Answer 35

(A) Being able to exit the building in a timely manner could save your life.