Specifications
OCTE SAFEdoc 
TRANS 
Safety Quiz – Spring Compressor 
1.  The personal protective equipment to wear when using a spring compressor includes 
__________________________ and ________________________. 
2.  List 3 critical features of this device that are capable of inflicting serious injury if it is used 
incorrectly. These are: 
•  __________________________________________________________________. 
•  __________________________________________________________________. 
•  __________________________________________________________________ 
3.  Why is it important to compress the spring evenly? 
____________________________________________________________________. 
4.  Describe what would happen if the compressor were not securely fastened to a vice or 
bench. 
____________________________________________________________________. 
5.  If the arms on the compressor were bent out of their original shape, describe how to 
proceed. 
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________. 
6.  If the spring seems too big for the compressor, or does not appear to fit properly, what is the 
recommended procedure to follow? 
____________________________________________________________________. 
7.  If another student volunteers to assist you with this operation, what safety precautions does 
this person need to know and follow? 
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ 
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