MEA Woodshop Safety

(Shop Safety) The most important safety rule in the woodshop is:

• Don't touch spinning things

• No dangling clothing

• Maintain awareness and best safety practices

• Wear safety glasses

(Shop Safety) What should NOT be worn in the shop while operating power equipment? (Select all that apply)

• Jewelry that dangles or is on your hands

• Headphones with dangling chords

• Long hair that is not tied back

• Closed toed shoes

• Work gloves

(Shop Safety) What should you wear in the shop? (Select all that apply)

• Safety glasses

• Open toed shoes

• Ear protection when using loud tools

• Loose hanging sleeves

• Work clothing that may get dust or paint on them

(Shop Safety) Why must you refrain from "horse play" in the woodshop?

• Because if someone gets a hoof in the mouth, it can be painful

• Because it could cause someone to lose focus and hurt themselves

• It's rude

• Fun is not allowed

(Shop Safety) When and how is it ok to listen to music in the shop? (Select all that apply)

• It is ok to listen to music when working alone in the woodshop. There is no one else that you need to be aware of, however, some tools will make disconcerting noises when doing something wrong, so still be wise.

• It's ok to listen to music when power tools are not being operated by others.

• Never because you must be aware of others around you and music is lame.

• When appropriate, Bluetooth headphones are recommended and can protect your hearing, or you can secure the headphone cord under clothing.

(Shop Safety) Why do we not wear work gloves when operating power tools? (Select all that apply)

• They can pull you hand into a moving blade if they get caught

• They give false security that they will keep you safe from spinning blades

• You can't feel where the shutoff switch is

• They are unfashionable

(Shop Safety) Why are hoodies often a problem when working in the woodshop?

• They collect dust in their hood basket

• They often have dangling ties that can get caught

• They have long sleeves

• They are unfashionable

(Shop Safety) What are the possible causes of an eyeball injury or loss of sight in a woodshop? (Select all that apply)

• A drill bit or piece of wood can explode at the drill press sending shards into your eye

• A knot can shoot out of a table saw or miter saw blade and lodge in someone's eye

• A piece of wood can explode or large chip can shoot off the lathe

• Using a chisel can cause wood to shatter sending shards into your eye

• Find dust, especially from oily rainforest wood can be a serious eye irritant

(Shop Safety) What dust particles are bad for your lungs and when should you wear a dust mask or respirator in the woodshop?

• All dust particles are bad for your lungs, but some woods and finishes are more toxic than others and some activities create more dust and toxins.

• Hard wood dust particles and some rainforest woods

• Wood dust is basically harmless, but can result in slight discomfort or the feeling of a sore throat

• All dust particles are bad for your lungs and a mask should always be worn in the shop

(Shop Safety) When and how should you protect your hearing in the woodshop?

• Every time you use a power tool.

• Hearing loss occurs when there is prolonged or loud noise, so wear hearing protection under these circumstances

• Only use ear protection if the noise begins to feel uncomfortable

• Never. Ear protection headphones are dangerous because you can't communicate well when wearing ear protection