Question 2
(a) state two safety rules to be observed on construction site.
(b) make a freehand sketch of a club hammer.
(c) Explain each of the following welding techniques;
(i) right hand welding;
Observation
Most of the candidates were able to:
- make a freehand sketch of a club hammer.
- explain the right hand and left hand welding techniques;
- make a freehand sketch of a club hammer.
However, few candidates were unable to:
- state two safety rules to be observed on construction site.:
The expected response to question 2 (a) is as given below:
.(a) Safety rules to be observed on a construction site:
- Ladders with missing or faulty rungs must never be used;
- Warning posters/notices must be place at visible places on a construction site;
- Eye goggle must be worn for protection during welding, grinding, chiseling or concrete cutting operations;
- Loose clothing must not be worn on a construction site;
- Helmet must be worn to protect the head from falling objects;
- The right tool must be used for each job;
- Slippery surfaces must be avoided to prevent falls;
- Hand tools must be kept in tool boxes after use;
- The construction site must be kept tidy;
- Machine tools and equipment must be kept in good condition/order and be well maintained;
- Every worker must obey safety rules and regulations.