Tools, Equipment, and Trade Practices Flashcards
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Why should an apprentice always cut away from their body when using a utility knife?
Answer: To prevent the blade from slipping and cutting the user
Cutting away from your body ensures that if the blade slips, it moves away from you rather than into your skin.
What does the term 'plumb' mean in construction?
Answer: Perfectly vertical
Plumb means perfectly vertical — a wall or pipe that is plumb is straight up and down relative to gravity.
Which type of saw is best for cutting sheet metal in an HVAC apprenticeship?
Answer: Aviation snips
Aviation snips are designed specifically to cut sheet metal and come in straight-cut, left-cut, and right-cut variations.
What is the correct way to carry sharp tools like chisels on a job site?
Answer: With the point or blade directed downward and away from the body
Sharp tools should always be carried with the blade or point directed down and away to prevent injury if dropped or bumped.
Why must power tools be inspected before each use?
Answer: To identify damage that could cause electrical shock, injury, or malfunction
Pre-use inspections catch frayed cords, cracked housings, or missing guards that could cause electrocution or injury during operation.
What does 'kerf' refer to when cutting materials?
Answer: The width of material removed by the blade during a cut
Kerf is the width of the slot created by a cutting blade, which must be accounted for when making precise measurements.