Safety in the sewing room

It is important to know and practice smart safety skills in the sewing lab so that:

• You do not hurt someone else

• You do not cause an injury to yourself

• You do not destroy the sewing equipment

• All of the above

When you are threading the machine the machine must be turned off:

• True

• False

The sewing machine can be operated at high speeds

• Yes, it will finish the garment faster

• No

• Yes, its great to go fast

• All of the above

Answer explanation

No, as it can be of a safety hazard.

You can loose control and prick your finger under the needle.

Should you tie back your hair when using the sewing machine?

• Yes

• No

Why should we tie back the hair?

• To not get caught in the machine

• To not get dirty

• To prevent getting knots

What can you do to minimize dangers and keep yourself safe?

• Use the right tools

• Avoid putting pins in your mouth

• Make sure scissors, pins and needles are sharp enough

• All of the above

Where should we temporarily hold pins?

• In our mouth

• Pin cushion

• Lying on the table

• Pin to clothes

Answer explanation

What could happen in we place pins in our mouth?

What could happen if we leave pins laying around?

• They can get lost

• They can get damaged

• We can step on them

Answer explanation

Can I use wet hands to put the cord into the power socket?

• Yes, I want to see what happens

• Yes, nothing bad will happen

• No

Answer explanation

You can get a shock

Can workers run in the textile lab?

• Yes, to get thins done quicker

• No

• Yes, to use the equipment first

• Yes its safe

Answer explanation

Why?