Table Saw Safety Quiz

What should be done with articles of clothing such as ties, coats and long sleeves when operating a table saw?

• Keep them away from the saw blade

• Remove or fasten them out of the way

Which of the following items should NOT be worn when operating the table saw?

• Rings

• Gloves

• Both

PPE which SHOULD BE worn when operating the table saw is/are _________

• Ear Protection

• Eye Protection

• Both

When setting the table saw up for a job, the saw blade should be checked for ________.

• stripped threads

• cracks and missing teeth

The arbor nut on a table saw is tightened only when _________.

• it becomes loose

• the electrical service is disconnected at the circuit breaker.

To prevent slipping or falling when using the table saw ______.

• do not over-reach when feeding material through the saw

• stay within the safety zone

When sawing with the table saw, which of the following would NOT be a safe practice?

• Push the material through the saw with the right hand and a push stick.

• Stand in line with the saw blade.

After a cut has been completed, what should the operator do before leaving the table saw?

• Make sure the saw blade has stopped turning.

• Lock the blade.

When making a rip or crosscut, the saw blade should extend no more than _____ inches above the stock being cut.

• 1/8

• 1/4

When bevel or chamfer cuts are made, the hands of the operator should be ______.

• In front of the saw blade

• opposite side from which the blade is tilted