If a piece of tooling is too hot to touch, which step must be performed?

• A. Disposed of
• B. Set aside until they are cool
• C. Labeled with an appropriate sign
• D. All of the above

Answer: (C)

When a tool surface is too hot to touch, the immediate safety action is to communicate the hazard to others. A clear sign or label indicating that the surface is hot serves as a quick, universal warning that helps prevent accidental burns, especially in a busy workshop where tools are shared. The sign should be placed where it’s easily visible and kept on the tool until it has cooled to a safe temperature. Disposal isn’t required just because a tool is hot, and while setting the tool aside to cool is sensible, the essential step that must be performed to stop others from grabbing a hot surface is to label it with an appropriate warning.