General Shop Safety
General safely questions for using the wood/metal shop
- 1.Can you use shop tools without taking the safety test?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Yes-but only non-powered tools
- D.
Only if I know how it works
- E.
Only if my mom says I can
- 2.Is it OK to remove any tools or equipment from the shop?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Yes-if you sign it out and have permission
- D.
Yes-if my adviser says I can
- E.
Yes- as long as I return it
- 3.What needs to be done at the end of the day?
- A.
Sweep the floor
- B.
Put tools back in there proper place
- C.
Turn main power off
- D.
Log time for time spent in the shop
- E.
All of the above
- 4.When do you need to wear ear protection?
- A.
Never
- B.
When I feel like it
- C.
When using power tools or it is loud
- D.
When I don't want to listen to Dean
- E.
When my ears start to ring
- 5.Is it safe to use a power tool when all the guards are not in place?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Only if I have permission from my Mom
- D.
Only if I take them off, and put them back on when I am done using the tool
- E.
Yes-if I need to take it off to make a cut
- 6.When you finish using a power tool you should:
- A.
Shut it off
- B.
Unplug it
- C.
Make sure blades are in a safe position
- D.
Store it in the proper place
- E.
All of the above
- 7.When should you turn on the dust ventilation system for the wood shop?
- A.
When I walk in the door
- B.
Whenever I want to use it
- C.
When using power tools in the wood shop like the table saw, miter saw, belt sander or planer
- D.
When using a screw gun or hammer and nails
- E.
Only if I see dust
- 8.What safety equipment is in the shop?
- A.
First Aid Kit
- B.
A Phone if you need to call 911
- C.
An emergency power shut off switch
- D.
A fire extinguisher
- E.
All of theses
- 9.If you don't feel comfortable using a tool you should:
- A.
Use it anyway
- B.
Ask the instructor for help
- C.
Read about it on the internet and give it a try
- 10.Floors and machines should be
- A.
Kept clean while the shop is open
- B.
Running when not in use
- C.
Waxed and oiled
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