TOOLS
This tool is used to pound nails into wood.
What is a hammer?
Many houses are built using this material that comes from trees.
What is wood (or lumber)?
You wear these on your feet to protect them from heavy objects.
What are work boots?
This person designs buildings before they are built.
Who is an architect?
This machine digs holes and trenches with a large bucket arm.
What is an excavator?
This tool helps you measure how long something is.
What is a tape measure?
This gray material starts wet and becomes hard when it dries.
What is concrete?
Before using a tool, you should always do this to stay safe.
What is follow directions (or read instructions)?
This worker installs pipes that carry water.
Who is a plumber?
This machine lifts heavy materials high into the air.
What is a crane?
This tool turns screws into wood or other materials.
What is a drill?
These are used to hold pieces of wood together.
What are nails?
These protect your eyes from dust and flying debris.
What are safety goggles?
This worker installs and repairs electrical wiring.
Who is an electrician?
This machine pushes dirt using a large blade in front.
What is a bulldozer?
This tool cuts pieces of wood.
What is a saw?
This material is often used to make windows because you can see through it.
What is glass?
If you hear a loud noise from tools or equipment, you may need this protection.
What are earplugs (or earmuffs)?
This person lays bricks to build walls and structures.
Who is a mason (bricklayer)?
This machine carries dirt, rocks, or gravel around a construction site.
What is a dump truck?
Builders wear these on their heads to protect themselves from falling objects.
What is a hard hat?
These rectangular blocks are often used to build walls and chimneys.
What are bricks?
This bright-colored clothing helps workers be seen more easily.
What is a safety vest?
This person manages workers and helps keep a project on schedule.
Who is a construction manager (or foreman)?
This machine has long forks and is used to lift pallets and heavy materials.
What is a forklift?