Test your knowledge of tool safety and compliance. Click below to see answers.

1. Are pneumatic tools required to have a tool retainer?
   1. Yes. A tool retainer must be installed on each piece of equipment that would otherwise eject the tool without a retainer.
   2. No. As long as the tool is inspected before use, it should be fine.
2. Can high-velocity tools be operated without a guard or shield?
   1. Yes. High-velocity tools can be operated without a guard or shield as long as the operator has proper PPE and is not pointed the tools toward anyone.
   2. No. High-velocity tools must be designed so it cannot be fired unless it is equipped with a standard protective shield or guard, or special shield, guard, fixture, or jig.
3. What is the typical diameter for tool wheels and disks that place a tool within OSHA regulatory requirements?
   1. 1 inch
   2. 2 inches
   3. 4 inches
   4. 6 inches
4. Are powered tools permitted to be left unattended either at work or at an employee’s residence?
   1. Yes. Powered tools can be left unattended in the workplace.
   2. No. OSHA states in 1910.243(d)(4(vi) that a tool shall never be left unattended in a place where it would be available to unauthorized persons.
5. Are tools permitted to be used if minor repairs are needed?
   1. Yes. As long as the tool has been inspected prior to use and needed repairs have been noted, the tool(s) can be used.
   2. No. OSHA requires any tool not found in safe working order be removed from service.