Safe Use of Abrasive Products Test Quiz

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1) From below, choose the correct statement to describe abrasive products. *

• Abrasive products are not a valuable and beneficial resource, however if unused properly they can be very dangerous.
• Abrasive products are a valuable and beneficial resource, however if used improperly they can be very dangerous.
• Abrasive products are an unvaluable and unbeneficial resource, however if used properly they can be very dangerous.

2) True or False – When using abrasive products you should never follow the instructions provided and always ensure the product is unsuitable for its intended use. *

• True
• False

3) From the options below, select the five main hazards associated with using abrasive products. *

• Injury resulting from product breakage during use.
• Noise.
• Bodily contact with the abrasive product at operating speed.
• Squelching.
• Grinding debris, sparks, fumes and dust generated by the grinding process.
• Vibration.
• Soft fluff being generated and clogging up nostrils.

4) Select the correct list of BS EN standards from the choices below. *

• A
• B

5) True or False – The statement below incorrectly describes safe use of equipment. *

• True
• False
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6) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Tie back long hair
• Do
• Don’t

7) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Always use gloves
• Do
• Don’t

8) Choose the correct statement below to describe safe practice in relation to fitted guards on equipment. *

• Never remove fitted guards from machines and ensure they are in good condition and properly adjusted before starting the machine.
• Always remove fitted guards from machines and never ensure they are in good condition and properly adjusted before starting the machine.
• Never remove fitted guards from machines and ensure they are in poor condition and improperly adjusted before starting the machine.

9) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Never exceed maximum operating speed
• Do
• Don’t

10) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Check for warnings & safety information
• Do
• Don’t

11) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Always handle with great care
• Do
• Don’t

12) From the statements below, choose the correct safety information relating to expiry dates. *

• Never not use a non abrasive product not beyond its non expiry date.
• Always ignore the expiry date information where marked on the product.
• Always use an abrasive product beyond its expiry date where marked.
• Never use an abrasive product beyond its expiry date where marked.

13) True or False – Never apply excessive force or shock to the abrasive product or let it overheat. *

• True
• False

14) From below, select the five correct recommended control measures in relation to product breakage. *

• Never start the machine with the workpiece in contact with the abrasive product.
• Ensure that the correct abrasive product is selected, never use a product if it cannot be properly identified.
• Abrasive belts should be left lying around on the workshop floor so they can be easily damaged.
• Store abrasives in dry, frost-free conditions avoiding wide variations in temperature.
• Abrasives should always be stored in excessively hot or excessively cold temperatures, preferably a regular mixture of both.
• Never force the abrasive product onto the mounting fixture or modify it to fit.
• Abrasive belts should be hung on a rod or peg not less than 50mm diameter.
• Always force the abrasive product onto the mounting fixture and if necessary modify it to fit.

15) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Ignore warnings and never use PPE
• Do
• Don’t

16) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Do not use near flammable materials
• Do
• Don’t

17) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Use respiratory protection
• Do
• Don’t

18) Choose the correct recommended control measure from the options below in relation to the hazard noise. *

• A
• B
• C

19) True or False – Ensure the correct abrasive product is selected, an unsuitable product can produce excessive noise. *

• True
• False

20) Tick the correct recommended control measures from the options below in relation to the hazard vibration. *

• Maintain mounting flanges and back-up pads in good condition and replace if worn or distorted.
• Always use old, outdated equipment with very high vibration levels.
• Avoid continuous use of the abrasive product.
• Use poor quality abrasive products and ensure they are in poor condition at all times.
• Do not grip the workpiece or machine too tightly and do not exert excessive pressure on the abrasive product.
• Use modern equipment with low vibration levels.
• Use good quality abrasive products and keep them in good condition during their life.
• Never use mounting flanges or back-up pads and always remove them from equipment if present.

21) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Keep hands warm & exercise regularly
• Do
• Don’t

22) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Maintain equipment in good condition
• Do
• Don’t

23) Do or Don't as a control measure when using abrasive products and equipment. *

• Act if feel tingling or pins and needles
• Do
• Don’t

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