Safety Tool Box Talk - Abrasive Wheel Grinders

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Quizzes Created: 13 | Total Attempts: 1,794

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 243 | Updated: Mar 22, 2023

1.

Proper PPE includes gloves to protect the hands from sharp edges and flying particles.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should include gloves to protect the hands from sharp edges and flying particles. Gloves act as a barrier, preventing direct contact with hazardous materials, reducing the risk of cuts, abrasions, and punctures. They also offer protection against potential injury from flying particles that may cause harm to the hands. Ensuring that gloves are worn as part of the PPE is crucial in maintaining safety in environments where sharp edges and flying particles are present.

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2.

The only guards that OSHA requires are wheel guards that cover the spindle, nut, and flange, and 75% of the wheel diameter.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
OSHA does not only require wheel guards that cover the spindle, nut, and flange, and 75% of the wheel diameter. OSHA has several safety requirements for guards in various industries and workplaces, including machine guards, point of operation guards, and other types of guards to protect workers from hazards. Therefore, the statement that the only guards OSHA requires are wheel guards is false.

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3.

Don't work with loose clothing, hair, or jewelry that could get caught in the grinder.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Loose clothing, hair, or jewelry can easily get caught in a grinder and cause serious accidents or injuries. It is important to avoid wearing such items while working with a grinder to ensure personal safety.

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4.

Would you like your name entered into this weeks random drawing? (please write in a yes or no, all other answers will read as incorrect)

Correct Answer
Yes
No

Explanation
The given correct answer is "Yes,No". This means that the person has the option to choose either "Yes" or "No" as their answer. Any other response would be considered incorrect.

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5.

When grinding, TerraTherm's policy is to wear face-shields only.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
TerraTherm's policy when grinding is not to wear face-shields only. This implies that they have additional safety measures or equipment that they use in addition to face-shields while grinding.

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Safety Tool Box Talk - Abrasive Wheel Grinders

Proper PPE includes gloves to protect the hands from sharp edges and flying particles.

The only guards that OSHA requires are wheel guards that cover the spindle, nut, and flange, and 75% of the wheel diameter.

Don't work with loose clothing, hair, or jewelry that could get caught in the grinder.

Would you like your name entered into this weeks random drawing? (please write in a yes or no, all other answers will read as incorrect)

When grinding, TerraTherm's policy is to wear face-shields only.