Hand Tools
According to A-Core's safety standards, when should a ring saw be used?
Finish Cuts
When are you required to have a guard on your wall saw?
At all times
What is the safety slogan?
Safety starts at the CORE
What year was A-Core established?
1974
How many anchors do you use to mount a core drill?
1
Draw a diagram of where the kickback zone is on a hand saw?
Drawing
What do you put on the end of your wall saw track prior to beginning cutting?
a track stop
When are you supposed to fill out your JHAs?
Before every job
Who were the founders of A-Core?
Jack & Ruth Johnson
If you hear "pops" while core drilling, what is most likely the cause?
post tension cable
How many gallons per minute are you supposed to run your hydraulic chain saw at?
12 gallons per minute
To cut a wall that is 24 inches thick, what size blade would you need to use?
54
What is the safety hotline?
234-CUT-SAFE
Who is the regional manager for Region 3?
Brandon Bailey
How do you secure a core from dropping when drilling through suspended slab?
Shore it up from below or have a core catcher
How often should you inspect your hand tools?
Before each use
When mounting a 10 feet or longer wall saw track, how many mounting brackets are required?
3
6 feet
What city is the New Mexico branch in?
Albuquerque
Per manufacturer, what is the biggest bit can you spin on a hand held core drill?
During Jeff's ring saw maintenance training - how many locations are there to grease on the husqvarna ring saw?
2
What is weight of a 4ft. by 8ft. door that is 8 inches thick?
3,168 pounds
List all of the words for the acronym C.O.R.E.
Communication. Observation. Risk Prevention. Everyday.
Who is the longest tenured employee at A-Core?
Brad Rodgers
What are the 3 steps you follow when you hit steel while core drilling?
Increase water, slow bit speed, decrease pressure