Question

true or false: relying on your ppe is the least effective method to avoid injury
true
false
to use a fire extinguisher
just press down on the handle
first pull the pin, then press down on the handle
pull the pin and go of the handle
when using a knife, you should:
pull the knife toward you
strike the blade with a hammer to make larger cuts
use pointed end only
cut away from your body and hands
student should only use equipment when:
a student wants to
when a student knows how to operate the tool
only when given instructor approval

Explanation:

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an important measure to avoid injury, not the least effective, so the first statement is false.
2. The correct way to use a fire - extinguisher is to first pull the pin and then press down on the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
3. When using a knife, cutting away from your body and hands is the safest practice to avoid self - injury. Pulling the knife towards you, striking the blade with a hammer, or using only the pointed end are all unsafe.
4. Students should only use equipment when given instructor approval to ensure safety and proper use.

Answer:

1. B. False
2. B. first pull the pin, then press down on the handle
3. D. cut away from your body and hands
4. C. only when given instructor approval