Ps:1 Drill Press Safety Exam
This exam will test your knowledge of basic safety procedures for the drill press. Note: This test is intended for use by members of Pumping Station: One, Chicago, only.
- 1.You should always remove the chuck key from the chart before turning on the power?
- A.
Every time
- B.
Only when using a cup saw cutter
- 2.Keep the guard over the pulleys and belts unless the drill press is unplugged.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.When should you use a clamp for your stock on the drill press?
- A.
Every time you are drilling.
- B.
Only when the stock is shorter than 6 inches long.
- C.
When you do not have someone to help you.
- D.
Never.
- 4.For control and safety how far should your hands and fingers be away from the revolving drill bit?
- A.
As close as you need; the drill press is very safe.
- B.
As far as practical, with a minimum of 3 inches.
- C.
As far as practical, with a minimum of 6 inches.
- D.
Never have your hands near the table.
- 5.When drilling a hole into cylindrical stock, hold the stock:
- A.
Securely by hand.
- B.
Never drill into cylindrical stock.
- C.
Only drill into cylindrical stock by using V-block or drill press vise to support the stock.
- D.
With help from your friend.
- 6.When drilling a long piece of stock:
- A.
Place the excess length of the stock to the right of the operator.
- B.
Place the excess length of the stock to the left of the operator.
- 7.When drilling a deep hole you should raise the bit how often?
- A.
Whenever chips are beginning to block the hole.
- B.
As often as you need to cool off the bit or to add cutting oil.
- C.
To give your right arm a rest.
- D.
Both A and B.
- 8.When the drill bit begins to breakthrough the underside of the stock you should?
- A.
Ease up on the feed pressure.
- B.
Maintain the same feed pressure.
- C.
Stop the drill immediately.
- D.
Apply more pressure.
- 9.It is okay to wear gloves when drilling:
- A.
Into sheet metal that can easily cut you.
- B.
When you don't want to get splinters.
- C.
Into metal bar stock that becomes hot so you can prevent your hands from getting burned.
- D.
It is never okay to wear gloves around rotating machinery.
- 10.The safest way to remove chips from the drill press workpiece is:
- A.
Brush the chips away with your bare hand.
- B.
Blow the chips away using your breath.
- C.
Brush the chips away with a bench or chip brush or a use cheap paintbrush.
- D.
Blow the chips away with high-pressure compressed air.
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