General Shop Safety Quiz Questions

Keep your work area clean and orderly; neatly arrange equipment and material. Do not allow parts, metal, wires, scrap or other material to accumulate on the shop floors or in work areas. Place drink cups, cans, bottles, paper, lunch scraps, etc., in the proper containers.

Report every injury to your teacher immediately, no matter how slight or insignificant the injury may seem.

If you are unsure about the safe operation or process of a job, request assistance from your teacher.

It is not necessary to report unsafe conditions to your teacher immediately.

Horseplay is forbidden. Do not disturb or interfere with other students when they are performing their job.

Be certain all safety guards are in place before operating any machine or equipment. Guards must be replaced as soon as repairs or servicing on a machine has been completed and before the machine is put into operation.

Verify the safety of students and teacher before energizing or operating any equipment.

When a machine is de-energized for the purpose of changing setup or making minor adjustments, the operator must pull the cord controlling this machine. This will allow the equipment to come to a complete stop, enabling the operator to lock and tag out this machine. He must then push the start button to ensure the machine is definitely de-energized.

Never tie down, block out or otherwise make inoperative any type of safety device, attachment, method or guard.

Don't worry about caution and danger signs. Ignore all horns, alarms or verbal commands.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in each shop must be worn as specified. Safety-toe shoes, bump hats, safety glasses with sideshields, goggles, faceshields, respirators and other forms of protective equipment or clothing are for employee protection.

Neckties, rings, watches and loose or ragged clothing create a hazard when operating drills, lathes or other rotating or moving equipment or machinery.

Never use an air hose for cleaning or dusting yourself off. Never point an air hose at anyone. Special cleaning guns must be used when cleaning with air; approved safety guns must not exceed 30 pounds per square inch (psi). Never use an air hose for dusting off brake shoes and parts.

Never stack material or product so that it obstructs safety equipment, aisles, ladders, steps, electric boxes, etc. Always pile large or heavy material on the bottom and smaller material on top.

When storing material, stay clear of objects being moved or handled by any type of conveyance. Be sure to keep your hands and body clear of moving parts, machinery, hoists, etc.

Students with long hair must tie their hair back or tuck it under their bump cap so it won't be caught in any rotating machinery or parts.

Clamp or secure equipment or material to prevent it from shifting or rotating when drilling, grinding, operating a lathe, etc.

Never remove a tag labeled "caution," "danger," etc., without authorization.

Only follow shop rules when you think it will provide personal safety. Manufacturer's recommendations for equipment should be ignored.

Please explain why you think it is important to follow all safety rules and why any incidents should be reported to your teacher immediately.

Which of the following objects can cause injury to yourself or others around you.  (Check all that apply).

Never cut or point toward your own body or another person.

When carrying pointed or sharp objects, conceal blade in sheath or proper place.

Never cut on object while on thigh or other body parts. 

Use proper clamps to hold items in place.  Never use hand to secure an item while cutting.