General Shop Safety

Most accidents are caused by carelessness.

• True
• False

Training for safety is as important as training to use a hand tool or a piece of power equipment.

• True
• False

Files should be used without a handle.

• True
• False

Fragments from a cold chisel with a mushroom head can cause injury.

• True
• False

Sharp edged tools should be carried in clothes pockets and not left lying on the floor.

• True
• False

Electrical extension cords should NOT be used if the insulation is broken or if wire is exposed.

• True
• False

Poor shop behavior leads to accidents.

• True
• False

Use of a chisel in place of a screwdriver or a wrench in place of a hammer is sometimes necessary.

• True
• False

A clean well organized shop is a safe shop in comparison to a dirty, cluttered shop.

• True
• False

Wearing proper clothes, eye protectors, and the proper use of tools are three important safety practices.

• True
• False