Tools Flashcards
1 reason for having a house
shelter
A home is a place to?
sleep, prepare and eat meals, store and display mementos, entertain, raise a family, work
Give a couple of examples of shelters used throughout history
Primitive people found shelter in caves. Early settlers built log cabins. Sod houses were built on the prairies. Inuit people built igloos.
What are the differences between houses 100 years ago and now?
Air conditioning, computers, television, cable television, electricity, indoor plumbing, safe heating system
3 parts of a house?
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical
Name structural parts of a house.
frame, roof, subfloors, foundation, rough plumbing
Name mechanical parts of a house.
heating (electrical or gas), air conditioning, plumbing fixtures (faucets, toilet, garbage disposal)
Name electrical parts of a house.
wiring, outlets, switches, circuit breakers
Name several preventive maintenance items you should do on your house.
vacuum A/C returns and supply replace A/C filter
Clean dryer vent monthly
Clean Gutter Quarterly, more often - if needed
Cut back trees and shrubs from the house walls, roof, and air conditioning system.
Check bathtub and shower caulking monthly and improve promptly - as needed
Inspect the home for any signs of water intrusion or roof leaks - as needed
Check all faucets for dripping or leaky pipes - as needed
Replace smoke detector batteries and test
Drain water heater once a year
Check the exterior of the home for any signs of stucco or masonry cracking - repair immediately
Check the exterior of the home for trims and planks with rot damage - repair immediately
Check caulking around all windows and doors for weathering or cracking - replace as needed.
Pressure clean roof tiles, pool decks, driveways, sidewalks, etc
Check all faucets for dripping and leaks
Check for any obvious issues with electrical sockets and receptacles - correct as needed
Remove any wood and soil contact to prevent rot and insect damage
Remove or correct trip hazards
If there is a septic system, have the take inspected and pumped -if needed
Have A/C coils cleaned and perform a service check-up on your entire unit
6 reasons to work safely around the house.
Protect life
Avoid injury
Preserve one’s professional talent
Avoid costly material loss
Avoid loss of time
Avoid inconvenience
Ways to work safely while lifting items.
Lift as a team
Turn and Lift with your legs
Use equipment
Ways to work safely with a ladder
Inspect the ladder before use
Use a ladder with non-skid footing
Never place a ladder in front of a door without first locking or blacking off the door
Set up ladder correctly with spreaders in the locked position
Make sure the ladder is level
Always climb facing forward using both hands and feet
Don’t overreach
Never stand on the 3rd rung or higher
Never overload a ladder
One person on a ladder at a time
For every 4 feet of height, pull the ladder out by 1 foot
Ways to work safely around electricity.
Check wires on appliances for broken, frayed, or exposed wires
Never operate electrical tools or appliances near water
Be careful not to overload an outlet with branch out or outlet strips
What kind of fire is a Class A fire extinguisher used?
Ordinarily combustible materials (wood, paper, cloth)
What kind of fire is a Class B fire extinguisher used?
Flammable liquids, gases, and grease
