Are You a Tool Safety Expert? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

In the world of construction, manufacturing, and DIY projects, tool safety is of paramount importance. It can differ between a job well done and a trip to the emergency room. This quiz will test your knowledge of safe practices, equipment use, and safety standards when working with tools. The questions range from general safety rules to specific procedures and regulations.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a weekend warrior, this quiz will challenge your understanding and perhaps even teach you something new. So, are you ready to find out if you’re a true tool safety expert? Let’s get started!

Tool Safety Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a safe rule when working with tools?

Do not pull on on wrenches: push them.

Never use wrenches as hammers.

Do not use screw drivers to test electrical circuits.

Do not strike a hardened steel surface with a steel hammer.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following tool categories accounts for most hand injuries?

Chainsaws, impact wrenches, and nail guns

Saws, drills, and nail guns

Hand grinders, chainsaws and hammers

Hammers, hand grinders, and drills

Correct! Wrong!

Most often, the damage to power extension cords is only to the _____.

Hot side of the circuit

Ground wires

Insulation

Plugs

Correct! Wrong!

Machine guards on power tools help protect the employee from each of the following hazards, EXCEPT _____.

Transverse motion

Rotating parts

In-running nip point

Point of operation

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following would be a suitable diameter for single-handle tools requiring a power grip?

1/2 inch

1 inch

1 3/4 inches

3/4 inch

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding double-insulated tools?

All double-insulated tools will prevent shock even if submerged.

You can still get shocked from a double-insulated tool.

Double-insulated tools reduce the chance of getting shocked by 100%.

Removing the third ground prong makes a tool double-insulated.

Correct! Wrong!

Each of the following is a condition that might result in hand and wrist illness, EXCEPT _____.

Tools requiring a power grip

Tasks requiring repetitive motion

Vibrating tools

Cold environments

Correct! Wrong!

For double-handle tools used for precision tasks, select a tool with a grip span that is _ when fully closed and _ when fully open.

No less than 1 inch; no more than 3 inches

No less than 1 inch; no more than 2 3/4; inches

No less than 1 1/2 inches; no more than 3 1/2 inches

No less than 2 1/4 inches; no more than 4 inches

Correct! Wrong!

When are tools with straight handles better to use than those with bent handles?

When the force is applied diagonally

When the force is applied tangentially

When the force is applied vertically

When the force is applied horizontally

Correct! Wrong!

A common violation OSHA compliance officers cite on construction worksites is _____.

Missing ground prongs from plugs

Extension cords are insufficient in length

More than two extension cords are connected in series

Extension cords are not of the correct color

Correct! Wrong!

What is often the cause of tool damage and personal injury?

Using too much force while using the tool

Failing to properly handle tools

Using tools for something other than intended purposes

Failing to understand the limitations of tools

Correct! Wrong!

According to OSHA, who is ultimately responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment?

The safety manager

The employee

The employer

The supervisor

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is the preferred power tool control device?

The constant-pressure control switch

The lock-on control switch

The positive on-off control switch

The intermittent trigger control switch

Correct! Wrong!

Each of the following is a safe practice when operating power tools, EXCEPT _____.

Always standing directly behind the equipment

Using both hands to hold and guide material being sawed

Keeping safety guards in place and working properly

Not allowing wires or chords that could get caught in equipment

Correct! Wrong!

Pressure from a hard surface, point, or edge on any part of the body is:

Contact Pressure

Power Grip

Flexion and Extension

Neutral Position

Correct! Wrong!

Tool Safety Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a safe rule when working with tools?

Which of the following tool categories accounts for most hand injuries?

Most often, the damage to power extension cords is only to the _____.

Machine guards on power tools help protect the employee from each of the following hazards, EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following would be a suitable diameter for single-handle tools requiring a power grip?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding double-insulated tools?

Each of the following is a condition that might result in hand and wrist illness, EXCEPT _____.

For double-handle tools used for precision tasks, select a tool with a grip span that is _____ when fully closed and _____ when fully open.

When are tools with straight handles better to use than those with bent handles?

A common violation OSHA compliance officers cite on construction worksites is _____.

What is often the cause of tool damage and personal injury?

According to OSHA, who is ultimately responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment?

Which of the following is the preferred power tool control device?

Each of the following is a safe practice when operating power tools, EXCEPT _____.

Pressure from a hard surface, point, or edge on any part of the body is:

For double-handle tools used for precision tasks, select a tool with a grip span that is _ when fully closed and _ when fully open.