Chipper/Shredder Safety – 29
Quiz Yourself
Answers can be found on page 36 and 37.
Circle the correct answer.
1. What are the two most commonly reported causes of serious
injury and death from operating wood chippers/shredders?
a. Cuts and burns
b. Dehydration and fatigue
c. Being caught in moving parts & being struck by the hood
2. A pre-start inspection should be performed __________.
a. Whenever is convenient
b. Once a month
c. At the start of each work shift
3. A chipper should never be operated with the hood ________.
a. Open
b. Closed
4. A chipper/shredder should be operated on a _______ surface.
a. Concrete
b. Gravel
c. Level
5. When feeding brush into the chipper, use a ________ to push
small pieces through.
a. Leg
b. Push stick
c. Pitch fork
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