FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

TLE 9

Name: ______________________________________________________________ Score:__________________

I.Name the following farm tools used in agricultural work.

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II. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write the correct answer if the statement is incorrect to make
the statement correct.
_______________6.The sprayer is used for spraying chemicals such as herbicide, insecticides.
_______________7. The tractor is used for loosening soil around the growing plant.
_______________8. The hand tractor is used to pull a plow and harrow in preparing a large area of land.
_______________9. The water pumps are used to draw irrigation water from a source.
_______________10.The Grab-hoe is used for breaking hard topsoil and pulverizing soil.
_______________11. Gardening tools can be quite dangerous if they are not looked after.
_______________12. The bigger tools like shovels, spades and hoes only require the use of a mill file.
_______________13. When storing your tools, keep them off the ground so they’re not exposed to moisture on your garage
_______________14. Another key to garden tool maintenance is keeping your tools dull.
_______________15. Garden tools are probably the most neglected tools.
III. Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
16. What should you do if the previous back injury is affecting the job you’re currently doing?
a. explain the situation to your supervisor before starting the job
b. carry on with the job and if you feel pain then tell your supervisor
c. ignore the problem and wait for it to go away
d. use a back brace and carry on with the job
17. Which of these should you stop and think about before attempting to lift a load?
a. the weight of the load b. size and shape of the load
c. the best way of gripping the load d. all of the above
18. What should you do if you discover a better way of lifting a load than the method currently in place?
a. ignore the current method and carry on with your own method
b. ask your colleagues if they think it’s a good idea and if they agree do it your way
c. discuss the idea with the supervisor
d. carry on using the method in place and forget about our idea
19. How should you position yourself if you need to lift a load from the ground?
a. feet close as possible, legs straight back bent
b. feet as wide as possible, legs straight and back bent
c. feet slightly apart, legs bent and back bent
d. feet slightly apart one leg slightly forward and knees bent
20. What should you do if you need to carry a load down a steep slope?
a. roll the item down the slope
b. place the item on your shoulders & take it down
c. stop & assess if it’s safe to carry the item down the slope
d. place the item on your shoulder & run down the slope to finish quickly
21. If you need to move a load while sitting you should always remember that:
a. you can move weight than normal if you’re sitting
b. you can move less weight than normal if you’re sitting
c. it doesn’t matter as you can move the same amount if you’re sitting
d. you can move twice the amount if you’re sitting
22. What should you do if you need to move items which are too heavy to carry in a single load?
a. ask your colleagues to help you
b. divide the items, move them in smaller loads
c. try to find a lifting aid such as trolley
d. all of the above
 23. The first stage in manual handling risk assessment is to
a. identify the people who may be at risk b. identify the hazards
c. decide upon the level of risk d. evaluate existing control measures
24. You need to move a load which is heavier on one side than the other. How should you pick it up?
a. with the heavier side away from you
b. with the heavier side on your weak arm
c. with the heavier side on your strong arm
d. with the heavier side towards you
25. You are using a wheelbarrow to move a heavy load is this still classed as manual handling?
a. only if the load slips off the wheelbarrow
b. no, because the wheelbarrow is carrying the load
c. you are only manual handling the load in and out of the wheelbarrow
d. yes, you are still manual handling the load
26. Which of the following choices could result in an accident when driving a tractor?
a. Not checking surroundings for children, co-workers or other bystanders
b. Taking a few selfies and texting them to your friends while driving
c. Turning corners quickly and at high speeds
d. All of the above
27. Your supervisor has asked you to do a task you’re not trained for and you think there’s a chance you could get badly hurt if
you do the task. What should you do?
a. Tell your supervisor, then ask to be trained on the task
b. Google a YouTube video and quickly teach yourself
c. Act like you know and just figure it out as you go
d. Quit your job
28. When driving tractors and equipment on roads, what should you do to ensure your safety?
a. Display the slow-moving vehicle sign.
b. Use escort vehicles.
c. Drive with the rollover protective structure down so you can jump away in the event of a crash.
d. Both a and b
29. When you get off a tractor you should leave it running.
a. True b. False
30. What is a key point on the ‘Five Minute Checkup’ checklist for farm machinery?
a. All shields and guards are in place
b. Keys are removed from machinery when not in use
c. Always observe the ‘NO riders’ rule on all farm machinery
d. All of the above
31. Machinery and equipment operators should be trained on each specific machine or piece of equipment they will operate.
a. True b. False
32. Why should you clean the steps on a tractor platform?
a. To help prevent slip/fall injuries
b. So your tractor looks great
c. So your co-workers can safely ride on them
d. All the above
33. There’s no need to shut off engine when doing thing for a short a time.
a. True b. False
34. If you are driving a tractor out to a field and another worker hops on the steps for a ride, what should you do?
a. Give them a ride.
b. Stomp on the brakes and knock them off
c. Carefully stop and ask them to get off.
d. none of the above
35. What Personal Protective Equipment is used to protect the ears from exposure to high pitch and loud noise?
a. Eye and face protection b. Hearing protection c. head protection d. a & c

IV. Write the following Personal Protective Equipment found in the picture.

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