Welcome to your Hand Tool Safety Plastic covered handles on wire-cutting pliers may be used to cut low-voltage live electrical wire.TrueFalce When wood splitting, the flat striking face of an axe may be used to strike a wood splitting wedge.TrueFlase Screwdrivers may be used for purposes other than driving or removing screws, such as prying open can lids.TrueFalse Vises should always be secured to the workbench with screws.TrueFalse When tightening a nut with an adjustable wrench, always pull the wrench toward you; never push the wrench away from you.TrueFalse Safety goggles/glasses should always be worn whenever you are using hand tools.TrueFalse A screwdriver bit can be reground if it becomes rounded or brokenTrueFalse When handing tools to other people you should:Hand them the tool handle firstThrow it carefully to the other personSlie it along a bench or floorHand them the tool cutting edge first Chipped or mushroomed heads on steel hammers can be ground downTrueFalse Hand tools only need to be inspected annually.TrueFalse Time is Up! Additional Resources EHS Center The EHS Center is a resource site for professionals concerned with workplace safety. The resources offered on this site are 100% free to members. ← PreviousFire Safety Quiz Next →Accident Prevention Quiz – easy