Ps:1 Drill Press Safety Exam

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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.

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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.