What hazard is created when the head of a cold chisel 'mushrooms'?
C - Flying steel splinters
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Any damaged equipment must be...
A - Reported to your supervisor
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The electric drill you are about to use has a faulty on/off switch. What action should you take?
C - Stop work and inform your supervisor
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The power hand tool you are about to use has burn marks visible on the cable. What should you do?
B - Tell your supervisor about the defect and do not use the tool
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fragile panels with a strong material and secure the covers to stop them being dislodged
B - Inform your supervisor that the tool is unsafe and that the guard must be replaced before it is used
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Hand and power tools must be...
D - Suitable for the task and regularly inspected
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When should visual checks of portable hand-held equipment be made by the user?
D - Each time it is used
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What precaution should you take before adjusting an electrical tool?
C - Disconnect from the power source
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An electric drill is to be used. Before use, who should carry out a check on the tool?
D - User
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What action should you take if an electric drill cuts out while you are using it?
D - Remove it from use and tell your supervisor
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If an electric drill gives off blue smoke from the motor, you should...
C - Switch it off and report it
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How often should user (visual) checks be carried out on portable electrical equipment?
A - Every time you use it
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What is the preferred nominal voltage for portable hand lamp for general use on construction sites?
A - 110 volts
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What is the preferred nominal voltage for portable hand tools on construction sites?
C - 110 volts
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What is the preferred nominal voltage for local lighting up to 2 KW on construction sites?
B - 110 volts
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What is the recommended maximum voltage for portable hand lamps when working in confined or damp locations?
A - 50 volts
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If you only have a mains voltage (230 V) hand drill and you want to use it on a construction site which only has yellow (110 V) socket-outlets, what should you do?
C - Obtain a 110 V drill or a cordless one for the work
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What is the most commonly used to reduce 230 volts to 110 volts on site?
B - Transformer
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If an extension cable is to be run across a site road, what action should you take?
B - Place a rubber protection ramp over it and put up a sign stating 'Ramp Ahead'
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To operate a powered hand tool you must be...
D - Trained and competent
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If you are about to use a power tool and discover the guard is missing, you should...
C - Not use the tool until a proper guard has been fitted
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What should operate plant and equipment on site?
Back
B - Trained and authorised employees only
Card 3
Front
What hazard is created when the head of a cold chisel 'mushrooms'?
Back
Card 4
Front
Any damaged equipment must be...
Back
Card 5
Front
The electric drill you are about to use has a faulty on/off switch. What action should you take?
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