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(Note to Instructor: Time permitting, do the activities listed below or possibly assign
them as homework. Be sure to remind students what to read for the next class.)
1. Based on your personal experience, name some hazards you encountered working
with tools, along with any injuries you or others suffered, at work or at home. How
could these hazards have been addressed and the injuries prevented? Discuss this
with your fellow students.
2. Research tool safety. Write a two-page paper for submission and prepare a
presentation, focusing on a specific tool, its usage and maintenance, safe operation,
and potential hazards.
3. Given a set of assorted tools, identify each tool type and describe or demonstrate
proper and improper use with a classmate. Be prepared to present this information to
the class.
4. Consider the use of wrenches in the process industries. Work in a team and discuss
the various types of wrenches, how they are used, and the safety-related effects of
proper and improper usage.
5. Using sewing thread and weights, experiment with the physics of proper and
improper cable loading.
6. Demonstrate the proper use of tools for tightening a bolt or flange.
7. Research and present OSHA regulations for forklift, crane, and/or power tool use.
End of Chapter Review Questions
(Note to Instructor: If you have time, you can use these questions to test your
students’ knowledge of the content presented in this chapter.)
1. Which of the following is a hand tool that is used for pounding or delivering
blows to an object?
A. Pliers
B. Hammers
C. Screwdrivers
D. Tubing cutters
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2. What type of pliers can be locked into place when the handgrips are squeezed
together?
A. Locking pliers
B. Adjustable pliers
C. Needle nose pliers
D. Lineman’s pliers
3. What type of pliers are snub-nosed pliers with two flat gripping surfaces, two
opposing cutting edges, and insulated handles that help reduce the risk of
electrical shock?
A. Locking pliers
B. Adjustable pliers
C. Needle nose pliers
D. Lineman’s pliers
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4. What type of wrench is an adjustable wrench that contains two serrated jaws
designed to grip and turn pipes or other items with a rounded surface?
A. Pipe wrench
B. Impact wrench
C. Torque wrench
D. Valve wheel wrench
5. What type of wrench is a manual wrench that uses a gauge to indicate the
amount of torque being applied to the nut or bolt?
A. Pipe wrench
B. Impact wrench
C. Torque wrench
D. Valve wheel wrench
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Blooms Level: Understand
6. Which of the following power tools is a device that uses the rotating force of
one material against another material to reduce or adjust the shape and size of
an object?
A. Drill
B. Hoist
C. Grinder
D. Reciprocating saw
7. What type of lifting equipment is a mechanical lifting device that can be used
to lift and lower materials or move them horizontally?
A. Hoist
B. Crane
C. Forklift
D. Dolly
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8. What type of lifting equipment is a wheeled cart or hand truck that is used to
transport heavy items such as barrels, drums, and boxes?
A. Hoist
B. Crane
C. Forklift
D. Dolly
9. What type of overhead crane system travels on a single runway beam?
A. Gantry cranes
B. Jib cranes
C. Monorail cranes
D. Overhead traveling bridge cranes
10. What type of overhead crane system runs on an elevated rail system along the
length of a warehouse and provides three axes of hook motion?
A. Gantry cranes
B. Jib cranes
C. Monorail cranes
D. Overhead traveling bridge cranes
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11. Which of the following is a NOT a general safety tip when using hand tools?
A. Inspect spark-resistant tools for wear or damage.
B. Use screwdrivers as chisels or gouges.
C. Maintain a proper grip.
D. Make sure the jaws of wrenches and pliers are not sprung to the point that slippage
occurs.
12. Which of the following safety procedures should you follow when using power
tools?
A. Never point the tool toward a person.
B. Inspect all cords or hoses for wear, fraying, or damage.
C. Make sure the tool is kept clean.
D. All of the above
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13. What is an added hazard of a hydraulic tool?
A. Electrical shock
B. Exposure to hot and/or harmful fluids
C. Fire or explosion
D. Buildup of fuel vapors
14. Keep your equipment in top working condition to make the job _______ and
_________.
A. quick and easy
B. easier and safer
C. quick and profitable
D. safe and profitable
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Clicker Questions
(Note to Instructor: If you have clicker capability in your institution, you may want to
include some of these questions as appropriate. Or perhaps you just want to use them
as a way to check the students’ understanding of the content.)
1. Which of the following is a hand tool that is used for gripping, holding, or
bending?
A. Pliers
B. Hammers
C. Screwdrivers
D. Tubing cutters
2. What type of wrench is used to provide mechanical advantage when opening
and closing valves?
A. Pipe wrench
B. Impact wrench
C. Torque wrench
D. Valve wheel wrench
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3. Which of the following power tools is a device that uses the back-and-forth
motion of a saw blade to cut materials such as wood and metal pipe?
A. Drill
B. Hoist
C. Grinder
D. Reciprocating saw
4. Who is responsible for ensuring that tools are used properly and safely?
A. OSHA
B. Supervisors
C. The organization
D. The employees
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5. Which of the following is NOT a safety procedure for power tools?
A. Point the tool directly toward a person.
B. Do not use tools that are too heavy or too difficult to control.
C. Avoid using tools in dangerous environments.
D. Do not carry the tool by its cord or hose.
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APPENDIX, Chapter 3
Table of Contents
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Checking Your Knowledge Answer
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Checking Your Knowledge Answer Key
1. Define the following terms:
a. Tool
b. Dolly
c. Crane
d. Hand tool
e. Power tool
f. Hoist
g. Hydraulic tool
h. Pneumatic tool
i. Powder-actuated tool
j. Nonsparking tool
2. It is the responsibility of every employee to ensure that tools are used
_____________ and _________________.
a. properly and safely
b. quickly and safely
c. properly and quickly
d. with supervision and permission
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3. ___________ pliers have a tongue and groove joint that allows the distance
between jaws to be altered.
a. Needle nose
b. Adjustable
c. Locking
d. Lineman’s
4. A __________ wrench is a device used to apply a precise amount of force to a
fastening device such as a nut or bolt.
a. pipe
b. socket
c. torque
d. valve
Answers:
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5. A(n) _________ crane runs on an elevated runway system along the length of a
warehouse and provides three axes of hook motion (up and down, sideways,
and back and forth).
a. overhead traveling bridge
b. gantry
c. jib
d. monorail
6. (True or False) Process technicians have to obtain certification to operate a
forklift.
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7. (True/False) A pipe wrench can be used as an alternative to a valve wheel
wrench.
8. If a tool is found to be damaged upon inspection for use, the correct next
steps are:
a. To throw it away and find a replacement
b. To see if it is still functional and report it at the end of shift
c. To put in a requisition for a replacement and use the tool carefully
d. To label it “Do Not Use” and report its condition to the supervisor
9. Why should forklifts never be used as personnel lifts?
a. The forks are slippery and a fall hazard.
b. They can tip over easily.
c. They are not stable for personnel to stand on.
d. They are not equipped with the required fall protection systems.
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10. (True/False) Keeping equipment in top working condition makes the job easier
and safer.