Use Safe Work Practices Flashcards
To avoid breathing air born particles you must wear approved nose plugs.
a. True b. False
b. False
When using a grinder you must wear safety goggles or a face shield.
a. True b. False
a. True
The major hazard in the handling of asbestos products is the:
a. Inhalation of asbestos dust b. Sharp cutting fibers of asbestos c. Dust getting in your eyes d. Foul smell associated with asbestos
a. Inhalation of asbestos dust
If acid is accidentally spilled on your skin or eyes, you should immediately?
a. Wipe with a clean rag b. Flush thoroughly with solvent c. Completely cover the affected area d. Flush thoroughly with cold water
d. Flush thoroughly with cold water
The most common parts cleaning solution used in mechanical repair shops is:
a. Gasoline b. Solvent c. Diesel d. Soap and water
b. Solvent
Exhaust hoses must be used when running an engine in the shop.
a. True b. False
a. True
In a class D fire, the material burning is:
a. Ordinary combustibles b. Flammable liquids c. Combustible metals d. Electrical components
c. Combustible metals
The general rule for storing flammable liquids is to:
a. Keep as many as you like but keep them all together b. Always keep a fire extinguisher near them c. Assign someone to be responsible for him or her d. Only keep those flammable liquids on hand that are required for immediate use
d. Only keep those flammable liquids on hand that are required for immediate use
In a class B fire, the material burning is:
a. Ordinary combustibles b. Flammable liquids c. Combustible metals d. Electrical components
b. Flammable liquids
A CO2 extinguisher may be used effectively on:
a. Class D fire b. Class B fire c. Class and A and C fire d. Class B and C fire
d. Class B and C fire
In a class A fire, the material burning is:
a. Ordinary combustibles b. Flammable liquids c. Combustible metals d. Electrical components
a. Ordinary combustibles
The symbol used to indicate a class B fire extinguisher is a:
a. Square b. Triangle c. Star d. Circle
a. Square
It is acceptable practice to utilize a block of wood to shim up a jack stand.
a. True b. False
b. False
The maximum distance from the face of a grinding wheel to the tool rest should be:
a. 1mm (1/16") b. 3mm (1/8") c. 6mm (1/4") d. 8mm (5/16")
a. 1mm (1/16”)
A hacksaw blade is marked 12/24. This means that the blade is:
a. 12 inches long and 24 teeth to the inch b. 24 inches long and 12 teeth to the inch c. 12 inches long and tensile strength of 24 d. 24 inches long and tensile strength of 12
a. 12 inches long and 24 teeth to the inch
When tapping a blind hole, the correct procedure to follow are:
a. Taper tap, plug tap, bottoming tap b. Plug tap, taper tap, bottoming tap c. Taper tap, bottoming tap, plug tap d. Bottoming tap, taper tap, plug tap
a. Taper tap, plug tap, bottoming tap
An M12 x 1.75 x 75 mm bolt has:
a. 12 threads per 1.75 mm b. 1.75 mm threads per mm c. 1.75 mm between threads d. 1.75 threads in 75 mm
c. 1.75 mm between threads
An imperial bolt with 3 slash marks on its head means it is:
a. A 3rd rate bolt b. A grade 5 bolt c. Quenched and tempered d. Able to withstand a 10, 760 lbs. tensile load
b. A grade 5 bolt
Thread pitch can be described as the:
a. Angle of the thread flanks b. Distance between adjacent threads c. Depth of the groove d. Thread slope in relation to the axis of the bolt
b. Distance between adjacent threads
A thread fastener that is used with a nut is called a:
a. Bolt b. Screw c. Torx d. Cap screw
a. Bolt
A threaded fastener that has a screw thread on both ends and has no head is referred to as a:
a. Double nut bolt b. Stud c. Machine screw d. Cap screw
b. Stud
A thread gauge is used to determine:
a. Thread angle b. Thread pitch c. Thread diameter d. The slope of the thread faces
b. Thread pitch
A machine screw that has a slight taper at the threaded end and a notch or groove cut into the thread is a:
a. Self drilling screw b. Self tapping screw c. Sheet metal screw d. Self drilling, self tapping screw
b. Self tapping screw
Castellated or slotted nuts are prevented from loosening on the bolt by:
a. Friction b. Having an oval shape c. Headed pins d. Cotter pins
d. Cotter pins
If the hole for a threaded fastener strips, the repair is easy by using a heli coil.
a. Fact b. Opinion
b. Opinion
The fitting used to join steel pipes are pre-threaded to match:
a. National coarse threads b. National pipe threads c. National fine threads d. Standard metric threads
b. National pipe threads
If soft copper tubing is subjected to repeated bending it will become:
a. Softer and weaker b. Stronger c. Hard and brittle d. Annealed
c. Hard and brittle
Flared tube fittings are so named because they make use of flared:
a. Body b. Nut c. Sleeve d. Tube
d. Tube
An inverted flare tube fitting has an external thread on the:
a. Body b. Nut c. Sleeve d. Tube
b. Nut
Compression fittings may be used on soft plastic tubing providing that the tubing is:
a. Pre-heated b. Flared c. Fitted with an external sleeve d. Fitted with an internal sleeve
d. Fitted with an internal sleeve
If you ask for a 1/4 hose, the dimension refers to the:
a. Inside diameter b. Outside diameter c. Wall thickness d. Radius the hose will bend
a. Inside diameter
Copper tubing can replace steel tubing where it is difficult to bend the steel tubing.
a. True b. False
b. False
There are two commonly used types of flares formed on tubing, they are:
a. Open and closed b. Soft and hard c. Single and double d. Inverted and plain
c. Single and double
Glass bead machines clean right down to the base metal leaving the surface:
a. Oily b. Filled with tiny holes c. Uniformly indented d. Smooth and shiny
c. Uniformly indented
Shutting off welding torches - Which torch handle do you turn off first?
a. Oxygen valve b. Acetylene valve c. One at a time d. Both at the same time
b. Acetylene valve
Never use acetylene pressure more than?
a. 5 psi b. 10 psi c. 15 psi d. 20 psi
c. 15 psi
Never open the acetylene bottle more than:
a. 1/4 turn b. 1/2 turn c. 3/4 turn d. 1 full turn
b. 1/2 turn
What is Tungsten gas used to weld (TIG welding)?
a. Aluminum b. Steel c. Brass d. Plastic
a. Aluminum
What type of welding machine is used to weld aluminum?
a. MIG welder b. TIG welder c. Oxy and Acetylene d. Arc welder
b. TIG welder
What are RFCV valves used for?
a. Restricting the flow of Oxygen and Acetylene b. Boost the flow of Oxygen and Acetylene c. Connector to join two lines together d. To stop the flow of gases or fire tot he tank or hoses
d. To stop the flow of gases or fire tot he tank or hoses
Oil must never be used on a regulator because it could:
a. Cause a fire or explosion b. Contaminate the gas c. Clog small internal openings d. Both A and B
a. Cause a fire or explosion
How should a welding tip be tightened?
a. With a wrench b. With pliers c. By hand only d. Torque to 90 in.lbs.
c. By hand only
Clothing worn in the welding shop should be:
a. 100% wool or 100% cotton b. 100% polyester or 100% nylon c. 25% cotton and 75% rayon d. 35% polyester and 65% rayon
a. 100% wool or 100% cotton
Why should the top button on a welder’s shirt always be buttoned?
a. To prevent throat burns b. So that the welder is neatly dressed c. To reduce the chance of the shirt being caught in the equipment d. To keep the shirt from catching on fire
a. To prevent throat burns
Which of the following method is used to limit the severity of the air bag deployment?
a. Adding foam covering to the bag for extra padding. b. Detuning the crash sensors to slow down reaction time. c. Auto applying brakes before the collision. d. Using a two stage deployment
d. Using a two stage deployment
How long does it take for the air bag to fully inflate? a. .23 ms b. 2.3 ms c. 23.00 ms d 230.00 ms
c. 23.00 ms
The driver side air bag uses what type of gas to deploy it?
a. Argon b. Nitrogen c. Helium d. Oxygen
b. Nitrogen
Some passenger side air bag uses what gas to inflate the airbag?
a. Argon b. Nitrogen c. Helium d. Oxygen
a. Argon
How long should the system be powered down before servicing an air bag?
a. 3 s b. 3 min c. 30 min d. 3.0 hours
c. 30 min
What is the purpose of the clock spring?
a. Cast as a timing device for air bag deployment b. Act as return mechanism for air bag c. To provide a direct electrical connection to the air bag d. To gauge the severity of the crash
c. To provide a direct electrical connection to the airbag
What level of eye protection is required when using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut mild steel?
a. CSA approved safety glasses b. Goggles with a #5 filter c. Goggles with a #10 filter d. Helmet with a #12 filter
b. Goggles with a #5 filter
Which type of fire extinguisher can be safely used to put out class A, B, C, and D category fires?
a. Foam b. Dry chemical c. Carbon dioxide d. Halogenated agent
b. Dry chemical
Where must procedures for cleaning up a spill be outlined on a potentially hazardous product?
a. The product label b. Manufacturer website c. Material safety data sheets d. WHMIS guidelines
c. Material safety data sheets
Which of the following is the most important personal safety precaution when working around vehicle batteries?
a. Wear acid resistant coveralls b. Wear CSA approved leather gauntlets c. Never touch an energized battery d. Wear CSA approved safety glasses
d. Wear CSA approved safety glasses
What must be completed within 24 hours of a work place accident that has caused an injury?
a. Labour board report b. Safety committee accident report c. WSIB report d. WHIMIS report
c. WSIB report
To prevent asbestos dust from being inhaled, what should you do?
a. Use compressed air to blow it away b. Use a brush to lightly blow it away c. Use an aerosol brake cleaner to wash it away d. Use a CSA approved filter mask
d. Use a CSA approved filter mask
To drill a hole through a steel plate, it is good practice to:
a. Use a reversible drill b. Use a center punch to locate the position c. Heat the work to make it softer d. Never hit it with anything hard as it may shatter
b. Use a center punch to locate the position
How many requirements are there on a MSDS (material safety data sheet)?
a. 3 b. 5 c. 9 d. 11
c. 9
When using a fire extinguisher on a gasoline fire, you must:
a. Blanket the fire with the extinguisher chemical b. Air the nozzle at the base of the fire c. Stand at least 6 to 8 meters from the fire d. Pour water on the fire first
b. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
Where should shop solvents and combustible materials be stored?
a. Air tight closets b. Sealed storage rooms c. In marked storage cabinets d. Under work benches
c. In marked storage cabinets
