topic 5: tools and equipment Flashcards

1
Q

() are usually smaller, handheld devices like hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches. They’re used for specific tasks, often requiring direct human operation and skill, with or
without power (e.g., power drills).

A

Tools

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() refers to larger, more complex machinery or devices designed to perform broader or heavier tasks. They often handle more intensive work like excavation or lifting and can operate independently or with minimal human intervention, such as bulldozers, cranes, or cement mixers.

A

Equipment

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3
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Often caused by sharp tools or improper handling
of equipment.

A

Cuts and lacerations

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4
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Due to impact with hard surfaces, falling tools, or
heavy objects.

A

Bruises and abrasions

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5
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Frequently result from overuse, poor lifting techniques, or repetitive motion.

A

Sprains and strains

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6
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Occur from dropped tools or falling equipment.

A

Fractures

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7
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Often associated with power tools or faulty electrical
equipment.

A

Electric shocks

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8
Q

Due to debris, dust, or fragments projected while using tools
like grinders or saws.

A

Eye injuries

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9
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Long-term exposure to loud equipment can cause auditory damage.

A

Hearing loss

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10
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From hot surfaces, sparks, or mishandling heated equipment.

A

Burns

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11
Q

HAND AND POWER TOOL INJURIES SEND AN AVERAGE OF () PEOPLE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM EACH YEAR.

A

400,000

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12
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GOOD PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
(5)

A
  1. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  2. Inspect Tools and Equipment
  3. Follow Operating Instructions
  4. Maintain a Clean Work Area
  5. Avoid Distractions
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13
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Always **wear appropriate safety gear, **such as gloves, goggles, and helmets, to protect against hazards.

A

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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14
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Regularly check tools and equipment for any defects or damage before use to ensure they are safe to operate.

A

Inspect Tools and Equipment

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15
Q

Adhere to the manufacturer’s
instructions
for proper use and handling of tools and equipment to
avoid misuse.

A

Follow Operating Instructions

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16
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Keep the workspace tidy and free of hazards to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

A

Maintain a Clean Work Area

17
Q

Stay focused and avoid multitasking when operating tools and equipment to ensure full attention to the task at hand.

A

Avoid Distractions

18
Q

() are power tools that operate using electricity, providing higher efficiency and precision than manual tools. They are commonly used in construction, woodworking, and various trades.

Safety Practices:
* Operate electric tools within their design limitations.
* Use gloves and appropriate safety footwear when using electric tools.
* Store electric tools in a dry place when not in use.
* Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations unless they are approved for that purpose.
* Keep work areas well lighted when operating electric tools.
* Ensure that cords from electric tools do not present a tripping hazard.

A
  1. ELECTRIC TOOLS
19
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ELECTRIC TOOLS EXAMPLES
(3)

A
  • Electric Power Drill
  • Electric Orbital Sander
  • Electric Circular Saw
20
Q

Portable abrasive grinding, cutting, polishing, and wire buffing wheels create special safety problems because they may throw off flying fragments.

Abrasive wheel tools must be equipped with guards that:
1. cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections
2. maintain proper alignment with the wheel
3. do not exceed the strength of the fastenings.

When using a powered grinder:
* Always use eye or face protection.
* Turn off the power when not in use.
* Never clamp a hand- held grinder in a vise

A

PORTABLE ABRASIVE WHEEL TOOLS

21
Q

All jacks–including lever and ratchet jacks, screw jacks, and hydraulic
jacks– must have a stop indicator, and the stop limit must not be
exceeded.
Also, the manufacturer’s load limit must be permanently marked in a prominent place on the jack, and the load limit must not be exceeded.

To set up a jack, make certain of the following:
The base of the jack rests on a firm, level surface
The jack is correctly centered
The jack head bears against a level surface
The lift force is applied evenly.

A

HYDRAULIC POWER TOOLS

22
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3. HYDRAULIC POWER TOOLS

Proper maintenance of jacks is essential for safety. All jacks must be lubricated regularly. In addition, each jack must be inspected according to the following schedule:

  1. for jacks used continuously or intermittently at one site- inspected at least once every ()
  2. for jacks sent out of the shop for special work- inspected (), and
  3. for jacks subjected to abnormal loads or shock- inspected ()
A
  • 6 months
  • when sent out and inspected when returned
  • before use and immediately thereafter.
23
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() are powered by compressed air and include chippers, drills, hammers, and sanders. There are several dangers associated with the use of pneumatic tools. First and foremost is the danger of getting hit by one of the tool’s attachments or by some kind of fastener the worker is using with the tool.

**Safety practices when using pneumatic tools: **
* Eye protection is required, and head and face protection is recommended.
* Screens must also be set up to protect nearby workers from being struck by flying fragments around chippers, riveting guns, staplers, or air drills.
* Compressed air guns should ever be pointed toward anyone.
* A chip guard must be used when compressed air is used for cleaning.
* Use of appropriate hearing protection.

A

PNEUMATIC TOOLS

24
Q

Fuel-powered tools are usually
operated with gasoline.
The most
serious hazard associated with the
use of fuel-powered tools comes from fuel vapours that can burn or
explode and also give off dangerous exhaust fumes.

A

LIQUID FUEL TOOLS

25
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() operate like a loaded gun and must be treated with extreme caution. They are so dangerous that they must be operated only by specially trained employees.

A

POWDER-ACTUATED TOOLS

26
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Safety precautions that must be followed when using powder actuated tools include the following:
* Do not use a tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.
* Inspect the tool before using it to determine that it is clean, that all moving
* parts operate freely, and that the barrel is free from obstructions and has the proper shield, guard, and attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
* Do not load the tool unless it is to be used immediately.
* Do not leave a loaded tool unattended, especially where it would be available to unauthorized persons.
* Keep hands clear of the barrel end. Never point the tool at anyone.

**When using powder-actuated tools to apply fasteners, several additional procedures must be followed: **
* Do not fire the fasteners to pass through to the other side.
* Do not drive fasteners into very hard or brittle material that might chip or
splatter or make the fasteners ricochet.
* Always use an alignment guide when shooting fasteners into existing holes
* When using a high-velocity tool, do not drive fasteners more than 3 inches (7.62
centimeters) from an unsupported edge or corner of material such as brick or
concrete

A
27
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types of tools and equipment (6)

A
  1. ELECTRIC TOOLS
  2. PORTABLE ABRASIVE WHEEL TOOLS
  3. HYDRAULIC POWER TOOLS
  4. PNEUMATIC TOOLS
  5. LIQUID FUEL TOOLS
  6. POWDER-ACTUATED TOOLS