DT Health and Safety

Which of the following statements is false?

• You should always wear personal protective equipment when using tools and machinery.

• Never use a machine without permission.

• You should run across the workshop, it's faster.

• Always tie long hair back when doing practical work.

What colour is the emergency stop button on a machine?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

• A risk is something that can cause harm, and a hazard is the chance of a risk happening.

• A hazard is something that can cause harm, and a risk is the chance of a hazard happening.

How should you move around the workshop?

• As fast as you can.

• At a calm walk.

• Hop.

Which of the following are health and safety rules of the workshop?

• In the unlikely event that you do hurt yourself, tell the teacher straight away.

• Always carry tools correctly when moving them from the cupboard to your station.

• Keep your area neat and tidy, and clear of trip hazards.

• All of the above.

What should you do with a tool that needs power when it is not in use?

• Keep in plugged in and turned on, you might need it later.

• Turn it off at the switch until you need it.

When should you enter the marked zone around a machine?

• When you are waiting to use the machine.

• When you are using the machine.

• Whenever you want.

When can you use the tools and machines?

• Whenever you want.

• When you have been trained and instructed to do so.

Should you wear your blazer when doing practical in the workshop?

• Yes.

• No.

• Maybe?

What is the golden rule of he workshop?

• There isn't one.

• Always concentrate on what you are doing and follow all health and safety rules.