Drill Press Safety

Which clothing item is not safe to wear while working on the drill press.

• short sleeve shirt

• sneakers

• hooded sweatshirt

• t-shirt

What is the minimum distance you should keep your hands/fingers away from the drill bit?

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

You should always removed wood chips and shavings with

• a brush

• your hand

What is the minimum safety zone size around the drill press?

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

When you adjust the drill press table, how far above the wood should the drill bit be located?

• 1/16"

• 1/8"

• 1/4"

• 1/2"

It is safe to withdraw the drill bit or drill in stages when drilling large or deep holes?

• True

• False

After drilling a hole, the drill bit can be very hot?

• True

• False

Safety guards covering the belts and pulleys DO NOT need to be on the drill press while using it.

• True

• False

When possible the wood should be held, clamped or positioned on which side of the operator?

• left

• right

It is safe to use clamps to hold down your wood while drilling with the drill press.

• True

• False