Tool Safety
Why should you replace dull saw blades?
Sharp saws are easier and safer to control.
Why must there be certain sections for different ability groups?
Some swimmers are more advanced than others.
What should you use when handling hot items in the kitchen?
Oven mitts and tongs.
Where should you pitch your tent when camping?
Away from dead trees, hanging limbs, gullies, lone trees, tops of mountains and ridges, hiking and game trails
What are the three R's?
Recognize, Respond, Report
How many knives should you have open at a time?
Only one.
What must the water look like before going in?
The water must be reasonable clean, clear, and warm, and there can be no hazards in the water.
What is the proper way to cut food in the kitchen?
Cutting away from yourself, keeping your fingers out of the path of the blade.
When hiking, what is more important than your destination?
Your safety
When should you ever fall for peer pressure?
Never. Go by your own instincts and feelings when it comes to a decision.
Why are you not supposed to use the tip of the knife to pry things open?
The knife might bend and break.
When should you use equipment on the water?
If you are using water equipment, only use it if you know how to.
How should you wash cooking utensils that have touched raw meat?
Wash them separately from the other utensils.
What should you wear at night when hiking that can make it easier for drivers to see you?
Reflective material and/or bright clothing.
What are the five rules of personal safety?
Use your network of trusted adults
Check first
Use the buddy system
Trust your gut instinct
No secrets
Why should you make sure a saw blade does not go into the ground?
Soil and rocks can dull the blade very quickly.
What should you always be wearing when you enter the water?
A life jacket
What should you do before you start cooking or eating?
Wash your nasty hands boi
What should you do when you are lost?
Stay calm
Think
Observe
Plan
Name at least 4 personal safety rights.
Trust your instincts and feelings
Expect privacy
Say no to anyone’s inappropriate demands and requests
Withhold information that could jeopardize your safety
Be rude or unhelpful if the situation warrants
Run, scream, and make a scene
Ask for help
What three things should you always wear when cutting wood?
Sturdy boots, eye protection, and gloves.
What do you do when there is lightning or thunder?
Get out of the water and go somewhere safe.
Can poultry be pink in the middle like steak?
NO. Poultry must be cooked all the way through before eating.
How much water should you be drinking per day?
You should be drinking 2 quarts a day, or half your body weight in ounces.
What is the definition of peer pressure?
peer pres·sure
noun
influence from members of one's peer group.