Question

damaged hand tools are not safe to use. for instance, a worn wrench or socket can lose grip with the nut/bolt when tightening/loosening, causing you to lose balance, hurt your back, or run your hand into a hard or sharp object. before using a hand tool, you should visually inspect it and make sure its in good condition. if you find it to be worn or broken, tag it as out - of - order and inform your superior. bench grinders and wire wheels electric bench grinders and wire wheels are commonly used in many shops to sharpen, shape and clean metal parts. due to the high speed and torque, bench grinders and wire wheels present a significant safety hazard if the correct safety procedures are not followed. • always wear face shield in addition to safety glasses • always wear gloves • ensure safety guards and shields are adjusted properly. • inspect stone and wire wheel before each use - replace cracked stones and worn components. • grasp parts firmly with both hands and apply gentle pressure against stone or wire wheel. small parts should be held with a pliers. 1 the picture on the left shows a burnt circuit breaker. what should a technician do if they notice something like this on equipment they need to use? try to repair it themselves. discontinue use of the tool until repaired. inform a supervisor of the hazard.

Explanation:

Based on the safety - related information in the text, when a technician notices damaged equipment like a burnt circuit breaker, they should not try to repair it themselves as it may be dangerous without proper authorization and skills. They should discontinue using the tool until it's repaired to avoid accidents, and also inform a supervisor about the hazard so that proper actions can be taken.

Answer:

B. Discontinue use of the tool until repaired.
C. Inform a supervisor of the hazard.