Woodworking General Safety and Hazardous Materials

Which is NOT appropriate shop attire?

• sandals

• shop apron

• tight fitting clothes

• safety glasses

Which is the MOST important when working in the finishing room ?

• choosing the right solvent

• mood

• ventilation

• color of stain

A pointed hand tool should never be carried in

• a tool kit

• your hand

• a lunch basket

• your pocket

Where should flammable liquids be stored?

• file cabinets

• flameproof steel cabinet

• the open lab area

• wooden box

True/False You should NEVER distract someone who is using power or machines.

• True

• False

True/False - Horseplay is allowed in the wood shop lab area.

• True

• False

When using a sharp hand tool such as a chisel, always cut _____________.

• toward another student

• toward your body/hands

• sideways

• away from your body/hands

True/False - Pointing an air nozzle close to your skin is not dangerous and will cause no harm.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a woodworking shop hazard?

• fire

• electricity

• hazardous materials

• guards on machines

True/False - Wood stain and paint are hazardous materials used in woodworking.

• True

• False