Pre-Technical Skills Questions and Answers - Grade 7 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 2

QUESTIONS

1. What is the meaning of the word hazards? (2 mks)
2. We are responsible for our own safety and that of others. State two ways of ensuring safety when working. (4 mks)
3. Name the tools used in the following tasks: (4 mks)
   1. Chopping ingredients while cooking
   2. Repairing clothes
   3. Tighten loose screws
   4. Driving nails into wood
4. Grade 7 Leamers are planning to trim and weed the flower beds. Name 3 tools they need to complete the task. (3 mks)
5. One of the careers related to safety is lifeguards. What is their role? (2 mks)
6. When we fail to observe safety precautions, we get different types of injuries. Name three types of injuries and their causes. (6 mks)
7. Leon was sitting on a branch on top of a tree. His mother told him to get down immediately. What type of injury was he likely to get if he fell? (2 mks)
8. Martin cut his finger with a panga while cutting some wood. What first aid treatment will you give him? (3 mks)
9. The list below shows various injuries one can sustain. Give safety precautions for each. (6 mks)
   1. cuts
   2. scalds
   3. burns
10. The pictures below show some tools used to protect ourselves from injury. Name them. (3 mks)
    1. 
    2. 
    3. 
11. Grade 7 Learners went in the laboratory to perform an experiment. What three laboratory safety rules do they need to observe? (3 mks)
12. The following are tools Grade 7 pupils found in Mutia's workshop during their nature walk. Name them. (4 mks)
    1. 
    2. 
    3. 
    4. 
13. There are various potential hazards that can cause injuries. Name three of those hazards. (3 mks)
14. Name two precautions one has to take to ensure he does not sustain an injury if he falls. (2 mks)
15. To avoid injury while handling tools, what can we do to safely handle them? (3mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. A hazard is a potential situation or something that can cause damage to property, harm a person or even cause death.
2.                      
   • wearing protective clothing.
   • being alert and paying attention to the people near us.
   • following safety rules and procedures.
   • cleaning working areas to avoid our messes causing harm. 
3.                    
   • knife for chopping ingredients while cooking.
   • needle for repairing clothes.
   • screw driver to tighten louse screws.
   • a hammer to drive nails into wood.
4.              
   • jembe.
   • rake
   • scissors.
5. lifeguards are professionals who supervise the safety of swimmers and other water sports participants.
6. cuts openings on the skin caused by external injury.
   Burus injuries caused by dry heat on the skin. Could be because of exposure to open flame or holding hot metals.
   Scalds injuries on the skin caused by exposure to hot liquids or steam. 
7. fracture.
8. wash hands with soap and water first and then place clean cloth and apply pressure on the cut to stop bleeding. Rinse the cut with clean cool water then clean the cut with disinfectant. Use tweezers to remove any dirt or gravel.
9.                  
   1. properly store sharp objects. 
   2. put hot liquids in a safe place
   3. wear gloves to hold hot objects.
10.                
    • gloves.
    • helmet
    • gumboots
11.                        
    • know the location of safety equipment.
    • do not run inside the lab.
    • always wear closed shoes.
12.                  
    • hammer.
    • knife.
    • needle
    • screw driver
13.                      
    • fire hazards.
    • slip and fall hazards.
    • falling objects hazards.
14. knee pads and helmet.
15.                
    • wear gloves to protect our hands.
    • inspect tools regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
    • Use the right tools for each task.