Staff Training | Tool Use

Test your understanding of safe practices for hand and power tools, including proper use, PPE requirements, and maintaining safe working zones.

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1. When inspecting hand tools before use, what should you prioritise checking?(Required)
2. You’re using a power drill on a woodland site. Which safety measures are essential to avoid hazards?(Required)
3. A colleague suggests using a dull blade for cutting branches, claiming it reduces the chance of injury. How do you respond?(Required)
4. During casual trail maintenance using hand tools, what is the minimum PPE required?(Required)
5. What is the most effective way to prevent kickback when using a power saw on uneven terrain?(Required)
6. When working in woodland terrain, how can you ensure a safe working zone for tools?(Required)
7. If a power tool’s safety guard is damaged or missing, what should you do?(Required)
8. How should steel-toe boots be maintained for consistent protection on-site?(Required)
9. Why is proper clamping of materials crucial when operating power tools?(Required)
10. What is the recommended response if a hand tool is found to have a splintered wooden handle?(Required)
Confirmations(Required)