Observation

The expected response was:

Precautions to be observed when driving in a nail:                           

• Wear eye protection (goggle)
• Hold hammer correctly
• Blunt the tip of the nail (toe nail)
• Drill pilot hole(s)
• Hammer head should be clean (free from oil, grease and dirt)
• Hammer head should strike the nail head at right angles
• Do not use hammer with mushroom head
• Do not use hammer with broken handle
• Do not nail along a straight line
• Use a nail punch to drive nails below wood surface
• Dip nail tip (point) into oil, grease or bar soap to ensure easy driving in
• Position the nail correctly
• Use the hammer face to strike the nail head