Primary 4 Pre-Vocational Studies Flashcards: Safety in Handling Home Economics Tools and Equipment

Question 1

Safety in handling Home Economics tools means preventing accidents, injuries and ____.

Accepted Answer

damage

Question 2

The correct tool should be selected for a task because misuse increases the risk of ____.

Accepted Answer

accidents

Question 3

A spoon should be used for stirring food, not for ____.

Accepted Answer

cutting

Question 4

A blunt knife should not be forced through food because it may slip and cause ____.

Accepted Answer

injury

Question 5

After washing a metal tool, it should be completely ____ before storage.

Accepted Answer

dried

Question 6

A wet metal tool may rust, while a wet handle may become ____.

Accepted Answer

slippery

Question 7

When carrying a knife, its sharp edge should point ____.

Accepted Answer

downwards

Question 8

Food should be cut ____ from the body.

Accepted Answer

away

Question 9

An apron protects clothing from spills and ____.

Accepted Answer

stains

Question 10

Closed-toe shoes protect the feet from falling objects and ____.

Accepted Answer

spills

Question 11

Loose sleeves should be secured because they can catch in equipment or catch ____.

Accepted Answer

fire

Question 12

A cracked tool or pot with a loose handle should be reported to an ____.

Accepted Answer

adult

Question 13

What should be done before using any Home Economics tool?

Accepted Answer

inspect it for damage

Question 14

A tool with cracks, rust or loose parts should not be used until it is ____.

Accepted Answer

repaired or replaced

Question 15

Tightening a loose screw early prevents a small fault from becoming ____.

Accepted Answer

more dangerous

Question 16

A dull knife should be sharpened by an ____.

Accepted Answer

adult

Question 17

After selecting and inspecting a tool, the next step is to use it for its intended ____.

Accepted Answer

purpose

Question 18

Tools should be washed immediately after use to remove food residue and ____.

Accepted Answer

dirt

Question 19

Sharp tools should be stored separately or in a knife ____.

Accepted Answer

block

Question 20

If a tool is damaged during use, the final safe action is to report it for repair or ____.

Accepted Answer

replacement

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