Safety Rules, Regulations, and Safe Tool Handling

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5 questions from this lesson’s quiz. Start the lesson to answer them and see the right answers.

1. 1. When using a chisel to pare wood, what is the correct position for your hands?

   • A. One hand on the handle and the other holding the wood in front of the blade
   • B. Both hands kept firmly behind the sharp cutting edge
   • C. Two fingers placed beside the bevel to guide the blade
   • D. Holding the timber against your chest while paring upwards

2. 2. Kamau has just finished grinding a steel bar and it no longer glows red. What should he do before touching it?

   • A. Pick it up at once because it is not glowing
   • B. Assume it is cool and pass it to a classmate
   • C. Allow it to cool first, because ground metal can stay dangerously hot for several minutes
   • D. Wipe it with bare palms to remove the swarf

3. 3. Which of these is the main reason for oiling metal tools lightly before storing them?

   • A. To make them look shiny for visitors
   • B. To prevent moisture from causing rust
   • C. To make the handles softer to grip
   • D. To make the blades heavier

4. 4. Wanjiru notices a spill of lubricating oil near the drill press in the school workshop. What should she do?

   • A. Step over it and carry on working
   • B. Report it to the teacher immediately without touching it
   • C. Cover it with a sheet of galvanised iron
   • D. Wait to see if another learner slips

5. 5. What one-word term means acting in accordance with safety standards and workshop commands?

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