Workshop Safety and Tools Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from the workshop safety and tools exam notes, including responsibilities, tools, measurements, and safety protocols.

What is the responsibility for workshop safety according to the exam notes?

Employers and employees.

What is the purpose of safety shoes with reinforced toe caps?

To protect against heavy falling objects.

In various lengths, metric rules may be obtained from:

150 mm to 1000 mm (1 metre).

What is the most commonly used type of hammer in metalworking?

Ball-pen hammer.

Which muscles are primarily used for lifting?

Thighs and buttocks.

The line system of measurement refers to the measurement of what?

The distance between two lines or marks on a surface.

What factors determine the tools used for cutting sheet metal?

The thickness of the metal being cut and the quantities (batch size) required.

What is the angle called that needs to be controlled for effective wood cutting?

The clearance angle.

When using hand tools at the bench, what is necessary for the workpiece?

To hold the workpiece material securely so that the cutting forces can be resisted.

According to the exam notes, what should be avoided to keep the vice in good condition?

Do not oil the slide ways.

When using calipers, what is a crucial rule to observe?

The caliper should be handled and laid down gently to avoid disturbing the setting.

What part of the engineering file is usually left soft to prevent it from snapping off?

Tang.

Angles are measured in what units?

Degrees and decimal of a degree.

What describes two surfaces that are at 90° to each other?

Perpendicular.

To prevent a hacksaw blade from jamming, what must be provided?

Side clearance by giving the teeth of the blade a 'set'.

What is the primary purpose of a drill?

Piercing holes on the surface in the minimum period of time.

What are nibbling machines used for?

Cutting complex shapes.

What does excessive clearance on guillotine blades cause?

Burrs to form on the underside of the sheet.

What is the tool for forming rivet heads called?

Rivet set.

How are self-secured joints made?

By interlocking the edges of folded sheets.

What is one piece of protective equipment for the head?

Helmet.