2018 Year 6&7 Materials Design & Technology Quiz
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This is a safety quiz which all Year 6&7 students must complete at the start of Materials Design. It tests your common sense and some important safety procedures you need to know before commencing work in the workshop.
- 1.What does OHS stand for?
- A.
Occupational Safety Hazards
- B.
Overtime Safety Hours
- C.
Occupational Standard Health
- D.
Occupational Health & Safety
- 2.Why is OHS so important to know about
- A.
It is important to know about to avoid injury
- B.
It is important to help your classmates avoid injury
- C.
OHS is the law
- D.
All of the above
- 3.With regards to safety, PPE stands for:
- A.
Product Preparedness Equipment
- B.
Protective Positioning Environment
- C.
Personal Protective Equipment
- D.
Peoples Protective Equipment
- 4.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Hold your work firmly in your hand when using a chisel.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Off-cuts of materials need to be left near machines.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.A screwdriver can be used to carry out a variety of tasks including chiseling, hammering and levering.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.All tools need to be put back immediately after you use them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.A clamp can be used to secure your work when planing, sanding or filing to avoid any dangerous slipping.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Hacksaw blades can break because of excessive speed and force.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Always stop and turn off a machine before making adjustments.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.You can remove the guard off a machine if it gets in the way or you can’t see properly.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.Hammers and pipes should be used to tighten nuts with a spanner.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.All power cords should be free from cuts.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.All tools and machinery should be returned to the correct place in _________________ working condition.
- 16.Any cutting tool should be _______ to avoid excessive force being used in their operation.
- 17._________________ shoes must be worn at all times in the workshop.
- 18.Use a _________________ to help secure materials and reduce the chance of slipping when cutting materials.
- 19.Off-cuts of materials can be dangerous if they are ______________ around a workspace as you may trip on these.
- 20._________________ hair and clothing can be hazards in workspaces as they can become entangled in moving parts.
- 21.Your _________________ should always be behind the cutting edge of a chisel when you are using it.
- 22.A _________________ workspace reduces the risk of injury.
- 23.A _________________ must not be used unless a teacher is present and you have been granted permission.
- 24.List 8 items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that could be used in the design and technology workshop.
- 25.What are two reasons why it is important to wear safety glasses at all times in the Design & Technology workshop?
- 26.Why is it a safety rule to report any injuries, near misses or maintenance required to tools and equipment?
- 27.Are you allowed to use tools, equipment or machines that you have not been shown how to use by the teacher?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 28.One of the most important safety considerations in the Workshop is that you do not ________.
- 29.When using a machine only the operator should be in control of the machine.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 30.When its time to tidy the workshop the students should:
- A.
Put away tools in the correct places
- B.
Tidy the workbenches where they have been working
- C.
Put rubbish in the bin and vacuum or sweep surfaces if required
- D.
Any of-cuts of materials should be organized for future use
- E.
All of the above
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