36 – Chipper/Shredder Safety
Conclusion
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 and 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
c. Latched
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