Woodshop Safety Flashcard

Front

What type of protection must be worn at all times in the woodshop to protect the eyes?

Back

Eye protection

Front

When is a full face shield specifically required?

Back

When using a lathe or an angle grinder

Front

What should be done with long hair before working in the woodshop?

Back

It should be tied back.

Front

Why are open-toed shoes or flip-flops not allowed in the woodshop?

Back

They pose a greater hazard when tools and materials are dropped on an unprotected foot.

Front

What is the reason for not wearing gloves in a woodworking shop?

Back

They can get caught and pull one into the machine.

Front

When should the dust collector be turned on?

Back

When the machines are in use

Front

What should be done with the dust collector after using the machines?

Back

It should be allowed to run for a minute or two before turning it off.

Front

What is the correct procedure for starting a cut or procedure on a machine? Options: Start the machine with the wood in contact with its moving parts, Turn on the machine, let it come up to speed, then put your wood into the machine, Put your wood into the machine, then start it, Start the machine and immediately begin working with the wood

Back

Turn on the machine, let it come up to speed, then put your wood into the machine

Front

What should you do if a machine in the woodshop is making strange noises, vibrating excessively, smells like it's burning, or is sparking?

Back

Stop the machine and notify the person on duty.

Front

What is the reason for not using painted wood on the machines in the woodshop?

Back

It may contain lead paint which is hazardous when breathing the dust.