Primary 4 Pre-Vocational Studies Flashcards: Safety Measures in Handling Agricultural Tools/Equipment

Question 1

The main reason for following farm-tool safety rules is to prevent accidents and ____.

Accepted Answer

injuries

Question 2

A sharp farm tool should always be held by its ____.

Accepted Answer

handle

Question 3

When carrying a sharp tool, its sharp end should point ____.

Accepted Answer

downwards

Question 4

Running or playing while carrying a sharp tool is ____.

Accepted Answer

unsafe

Question 5

Before swinging a hoe or cutlass, a user should make sure other people are ____.

Accepted Answer

a safe distance away

Question 6

Very sharp or heavy farm tools should be moved or used with help from an ____.

Accepted Answer

adult

Question 7

Gloves protect a farm worker’s hands from cuts, blisters, thorns and ____.

Accepted Answer

dirt

Question 8

Strong boots protect the feet from sharp tools and ____ objects.

Accepted Answer

heavy

Question 9

Long sleeves and trousers protect the skin from scratches and insect ____.

Accepted Answer

bites

Question 10

A hat protects a farm worker from sunburn and ____.

Accepted Answer

heatstroke

Question 11

What should be done first when a tool has a loose handle?

Accepted Answer

report it to an adult

Question 12

A damaged farm tool should not be used until it is repaired or ____.

Accepted Answer

replaced

Question 13

Manufacturer’s instructions explain how to use a tool safely and ____.

Accepted Answer

effectively

Question 14

Using a hoe to cut thick branches is unsafe because the hoe is meant for digging and ____.

Accepted Answer

weeding

Question 15

A wheelbarrow should carry soil or plants, not ____.

Accepted Answer

people

Question 16

Safety equipment forms a protective ____ between the body and hazards.

Accepted Answer

barrier

Question 17

Working safely improves productivity because there are fewer accident-related ____.

Accepted Answer

interruptions

Question 18

Correct handling protects tools from breaking or wearing out ____.

Accepted Answer

quickly

Question 19

Safety rules reduce economic loss by avoiding medical bills and tool ____ costs.

Accepted Answer

replacement

Question 20

Proper handling and storage help to prolong a tool’s ____.

Accepted Answer

lifespan

Strong work.