OSHA 30 Exam 2 Questions And Correct
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Subpart I - Hand and Power Tools
Hand Tool Hazards` - Answer poor housekeeping and improper storage (tripping
hazard)
misuse of tools or using tools for wrong tasks
using damaged tools (poor maintenance)
safe use
direction of knives and blades
sharp knives and blades
General Requirments - Answer 1926.300 (a) - condition of tools:
all hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or
the employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition 1926.300(b)(1)-When power
operated tools are designed to accommodate guards, they shall be equipped with such
guards when in use
Personal Protective Equipment - Answer 1926.300(c) - Employees using hand and power
tools and exposed to the hazard of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects, or
exposed to harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases shall be provided with the
particular personal protective equipment necessary to protect them from the hazard. all
personal protective equipment shall meet the requirments and be maintained according
to subparts D and E of this part
Personal Protective Equipment Cont. - Answer 1926.200 (d)(3) - All other hand-held
powered tools, such as circular saws, chain saws, and percussion tools without positive
accessory holding means, shall be equipped with a constant pressure sqwitch that will
shut off the power when the pressure is released.
,Impact tools - Answer 1926.301(c) - Impact tools, such as drift pins, wedges, and
chisels, shall be kept free of mushroomed heads
1926.301(d) - the wooden handles of tools shall be kept free of splinters or cracks and
shall be kept tight in the tool
Electric Power-Operated Tools - Answer 1926.302(a)(1) - Electric Power-operated tools
shall either be of the approved double-insulated type or grounded in accordance with
subpart K of this part
1926.302(a)(2)- the use of electric cords for hoisting or lowering tools shall not be
permitted
Never carry tools by cords or yank the cords to disconnect
Double Insulated - Answer Manufactured with non-metallic cases are called
double-insulated
has been designed to not require a safety connection to ground
Pneumatic Power Tools - Answer 1926.302(b)(1) - Pnematic power tools shall be
secured to the hose or whip by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming
accidentally disconnected
1926.302(b)(2)Safety clips of retainers shall be securely installed and maintained on
pneumatic impact (percussion) tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally
expelled
Pneumatic Power Tools Cont. - Answer 1926.302(b)(3)-all pneumatically driven nailers,
staplers, and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener feed, which
operate at more than 100 p.s.i. pressure at the tool shall have a safety device on the
muzzle to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners unless the muzzle is in contact with
the work surface
Pneumatic Tools - Fastening - Answer Ensure tool is fastened securly to the air hose to
prevent a disconnection
use a short wire or positive locking device attaching the air hose to the tool
,Nail Gun INjuries - Answer 75% of injuries invole the soft tissues. the other 25% involves
structural damage
65% of injuries occur in the hand the majority of injuries caused by nail guns occur on
the non-dominat side of the body
Commonly occur due to improper use by the operator, and not following OSHA
requirements for operating a nail gun
Compressed Air Cleaning - Answer Don't use compressed air for cleaning
1926.302(b)(4) - Exception- where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. with PPE
Fuel Powered Tools - Answer 1926.302(c)(1) all fuel powered tools shall be shut off while
being refueled, serviced, or maintained, and fuel shall be transported, handled, and
stored in accordance with Subpart F of this part
1926.302(c)(2) When fuel powered tools are operated indoors or in enclosed spaces, the
applicable requirements for concentration of toxic gases and use of personal protective
equipment shall apply.
Flammable and Combustible liquids IMPORTANT - Answer 1926.152(a)(1) subpart F-
Only approved Containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of
flammable liquids. Approved safety cans or department of transportation approved
containers shall be used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5
gallons or less
Flammable and Combustible liquids Continued. IMPORTANT - Answer Gasoline FLowing
into container generates a static charge that is prevented from grounding by the
insulating effect of the truck bed liner
affects both ungrounded metal (most hazardous) and plastic gas containers
Powder-Actuated Tools - Answer User must be trained and licensed to operate
test tool each day before loading to ensure the safety devices are working properly
immediately remove defective tool
, wear proper ear, eye, and face protection
Powder-Actuated Tools Cont. - Answer Tools shall not be loaded until just prior to the
intended firing time. Neither loaded nor empty tools are to be pointed at any employees.
Hands shall be kept clear of the open barrel end.
Loaded tools shall not be left unattended.
Powder-Actuadted Tools Cont. - Answer Fasteners shall not be driven into very hard or
brittle materials including, but not limited to, cast iron, glazed tile, surface hardened
steel, glass block, live rock, face brick, or hollow tile
tools shall not be used in an explosive or flammable atmosphere
Powder-Actuated Tools Cont. - Answer Fasteners used in tool specifically designed for
that tool
designed for the material that is being deiven into
Powder Load Identification - Answer color Power lever
gray 1
brown 2
green 3
yellow 4
red 5
Purple 6
Powder-Actuated Tool Safety - Answer Always post warning signs when powder
actuated tools are in use, signs should state "Powder Actuated Tool in Use" and should
be located within 50 feet of the area where tool is being used
Primer Loads - Answer ask for the mds for the primer loads Look for lead styphnate, or
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