9.2 Hand-held tools

Written by Imran Qureshi (NEBOSH)

NEBOSH IGC · Workplace hazards · 15 questions

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1. Which hazard is common with powered hand tools?

   • A Rising damp
   • B Legionella
   • C Flying particles
   • D Radiation

2. A tool used in a flammable atmosphere should be:

   • A Suitable and non-sparking
   • B Painted red
   • C Any available tool
   • D A damaged tool

3. A damaged hand tool should be:

   • A Taken out of use
   • B Used carefully
   • C Left on the bench
   • D Shared with another worker

4. When choosing a hand tool, a person should consider:

   • A Only the brand
   • B Only the price
   • C Suitability for the purpose and the place of use
   • D Only the colour

5. A hazard of powered hand tools is:

   • A Hearing loss only
   • B Legionella
   • C Radiation
   • D Electric shock

6. A hazard of manual hand tools such as chisels is:

   • A Radiation
   • B Heat stress
   • C Lung disease
   • D Cuts and flying particles

7. A hand tool for use in a flammable atmosphere should be:

   • A Non-sparking
   • B Rusty
   • C Electrical and unprotected
   • D Heavy

8. A tool that is blunt and in poor repair should be:

   • A Used harder
   • B Shared
   • C Stored loosely
   • D Taken out of use and repaired or replaced

9. A control for entanglement with a powered hand tool is:

   • A Wearing loose gloves
   • B Using the tool faster
   • C Wearing dangling jewellery
   • D Removing loose clothing and tying back hair

10. The right tool for the job:

    • A Is always the largest
    • B Is not important
    • C Reduces the risk of injury and damage
    • D Increases risk

11. Safe storage of hand tools helps to:

    • A Remove inspection
    • B Cause trips
    • C Prevent damage and injury
    • D Increase rust

12. Guards on a power tool help to:

    • A Add weight only
    • B Increase noise
    • C Protect against contact with moving parts and flying particles
    • D Increase dust

13. Regular inspection of tools is needed to:

    • A Replace training
    • B Count the tools
    • C Make tools heavier
    • D Find damage before it causes injury

14. Why are PPE needed with some hand tools?

    • A To remove training
    • B To avoid inspection
    • C To protect against particles, noise or dust when other controls are not enough
    • D To replace guards

15. A worker uses a screwdriver as a chisel. The hazard is:

    • A The tool may break and cause injury
    • B No hazard
    • C A noise hazard
    • D Radiation