1.

Ergonomics is a body of knowledge concerned with:

• Human abilities
• Design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments
• Fitting the job or task to the person
• All of the above

2.Power tools must be disconnected from the power source when –

• servicing.
• all of the above.
• changing accessories.
• not in use.

3.Never weld, cut, or grind near _____.

• Flammable materials
• Fellow workers

4.For a welding job that poses the danger that flying sparks and metal might fall on a welder's legs,
what could make the situation safer?

• Wear heavy leather boots that reach above the ankle and pants without cuffs.
• Wear a welding jacket.
• Wear welding gloves.

5.In what position do the fingers and hand have the greatest strength?

• when the wrist is straight ?

• when the wrist is bent to the side
• when the wrist is tipped up
• when the wrist is flexed down

6.When selecting a standard screwdriver be certain that the tip is almost as thick and as wide as the
slot of the head of a screw.

• true
• false

7.Workers operating a jackhammer do not need…

• Safety glasses
• Safety shoes
• Hearing protection
• Full length pants
 • All of the above PPE essential

8.All jacks including lever, ratchet, screw, and hydraulic jacks should have a…

• None of these
• Stop Indicator
• Both a and b
• Marked manufacturer’s load limit

9.A welder is welding and wearing a welding helmet, the right lens shade, and safety glasses, but the
welder is in a short sleeved shirt.

• The welder is safe so long as the welding is done in a hurry.

• The welder needs to have hands, arms, legs, and torso covered with durable flame-resistant
clothing.
• The welder needs gloves with extremely long gauntlets.

10.Your legs when sitting should be at what angle?

• 75 degrees
• 120 degrees
• 45 degrees
• 90 degrees

11.Never enter the welding shop without wearing _____.

• Safety glasses
• Welding helmet

12.It is OK to make adjustments or clear a jam while the power tool is running.

• True
• False

13.When not in use, power tools should be disconnected

• True
• False

14.If office workers are exempt from safety and health policies, then production workers may feel that
following rules to avoid hazards is an unfair exercise of authority by management.

• true ??
• false

15.Never use _____ on gas cylinders, regulators, connections, or hoses

 • Leak detector
• Oil

16.Safety glasses shall always be worn whenever you are using power hand tool

• True
• False

17.Only safety glasses need to be worn when grinding, chipping, cutting, or shaping metal with power
tools.

• True
• False

18.Plastic covered handles on wire-cutting pliers may be used to cut low-voltage live electrical wire

• True
• False

19.Improper floor surfaces are one of the major causes of office incidents.

• True
• false

20.While working near flammable substances, one should avoid iron or steel hand tools.

• True
• False

21.Footstools help to take pressure off of your legs.

• True
• False

22.There are several types of power tools, including electric, pneumatic, hydraulic

• True
• False

23.Your screen should be as far back as possible

• True
• False

24.When should office employees receive fire and other emergency training?

• biennially
 • at their new-employee orientation
• when there are significant changes to the office
• annually ??

25.Guards on portable powered tools are provided to protect the user and other people from –

• point of operation hazards.

• rotating parts
• flying chips and sparks hazards
• all of the above

26.The safe condition of hand tools used on-the-job is the responsibility of –

• the employer
• the manufacturer
• the employee
• both a and b

27.Which of the following would not be considered a physical work characteristic?

• A drill
• A 300-pound supervisor
• A bushel of potatoes in a produce warehouse
• A workplace temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit

28.Keep safe distance between your hands and all moving parts of the power tool.

• True
• False

29.Four commonly recognized computer workstation postures are:

• Standing forward, laying down, sitting up, sitting on knees

• Standing, sitting tilted forward, sitting upright, sitting tilted back
• Sitting with arms supported, standing with no arm support, seated with foot support, seated
with no foot support
• Sitting, standing on both feet, standing with one foot resting, reclined

30.Never _____ electrical equipment to a building member or a piece of equipment attached to or part
of a building.

• hang
• ground

31.Which of the following could be considered an engineering control for an office ergonomics hazard:
 • Switching to a chair with greater adjustability
• Implementing a stretching program
• Implementing a pre-work screening process
• Purchasing wrist braces

32.What should the top of the screen never be above?

• Shoulders
• Head
• Eye level
• Chair

33.A # 4 and # 6 shade welding lens used together will have the same protestion as a # 10 shade lens.

• True
• False

34.If the keyboard is too high, but not adjustable, what should you do to fix that?

• Move the keyboard to a lower place.

• Do the best they can with it.
• Move the keyboard to a higher location.
• Place pads underneath the wrists.

35.Engineering controls involve:

• Application of proper personal protective equipment

• Workplace policy, procedures, and practices that minimize the exposure of workers to risk
conditions
• Medical management
• A change in the physical features of the workplace

36.Always wear suitable protective clothing and _____.

• Eye protection
• Ear plugs

37.Constant finger pressure is required for power drills, disc sanders, grinders, and circular and chain
saws.

• True
• False

38.An abrasive wheel is checked for cracks or defects with a…

• X-ray machine
 • Forward or rewind Test
• Hit and trial Test
• Sound or ring Test

39.Screwdrivers may be used for purposes other than driving or removing screws, for example as a
chisel

• True
• False

40.Do not wear eye protection with plastic lenses.

• True
• False

41.The greater the match between worker capabilities and task demands:

• The lower the chance of worker injury/illness

• The greater the chance of worker injury/illness
• Has no impact on chance of worker injury/illness
• The greater the chance of being exposed to high risk jobs

42.Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

• True
• False

43.Machine guards should be fitted to protect the operator and others nearby from…

• In running nip points

• Flying chips & sparks
• Points of operation
• Rotating parts
• All of the above

44.Psychophysical experiments from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company have determined the
maximum acceptable weight or force for:

• Lifting, lowering, carrying, and hammering tasks

• Lifting, driving, and pushing and pulling tasks
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and female wrist flexion and extension tasks
• Lifting, lowering, walking, and pulling tasks

45.Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when working with power tools?

• Keeping hoses and cords away from oil, heat, and sharp edges
 • Yanking the hose or the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle
• Securing work with a vice or clamps, keeping both hands free to use the tool
• None of the above

46.When tightening a nut with an adjustable wrench, always pull the wrench toward you; never push
the wrench away from you

• True
• False

47.The tool rest shall be adjusted to within ____ - inch of the grinding wheel.

• 1/8 – inch
• 1/4 – inch
• 1/2 - inch
• 3/8 – inch

48.Examples of administrative controls include all except:

• An effective tool maintenance program

• Rest breaks
• Installation of an adjustable height keyboard tray
• Rotating workers through different jobs

49.Maximum isometric strength capacity frequently is used to evaluate the risk of performing a job
because:

• A prediction based on an isometric strength test better approximates actual performance of a

dynamic task than a prediction based on a dynamic strength test
• At all speeds of motion, maximum isometric strength is the same as maximum isokinetic
strength
• At slow motions, maximum isometric strength is very similar to maximum isotonic strength
• Maximum strength capability through a range of motion has not been measured by isokinetic
dynamometers

50.The noise from some office machinery can actually be a health hazard.

• true
• false