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(a) Defective conditions of tools could be such as split or broken shafts or loose heads of screw
driver, mushroom headed hammer, burred chisels and blunt saws, axes or knives; bent spanners
or spanners with splayed jaws and tools which are corroded, excessively soiled etc.
(b) Selecting the appropriate or suitable tool for the task and ensuring that all tools are regularly
maintained on a routine basis, checked before use and replacing those that are found to be
defective. Additional requirements would include the provision of adequate storage facilities for
the tools and providing training to the employees in their safe use and inspection.
(b) Outline types of sensitive protective equipment (trip devices) that could be used in addition to
two handed controls in order to improve safety.
4. Outline the hazards and risks (mechanical & non mechanical) to a worker who uses petrol
driven chain saw to cut down a tree (8)
5. Outline four main types of guards that can be used to reduce risk to employees who use
dangerous equipment (8)
6. A worker uses portable electric drill.
(a) Identify 4 hazards (4)
(b) Outline 4 precautions (4)
7. For the use of a pedestal drill, identify:
a) Hazards (8)
b) Precautions (8)
9. Identify the factors that would help to determine the maintenance requirements of an item of
work equipment. (8)