Band Saw Safety Quiz

What is the recommended level of use/supervision for students using the band saw?

• Teacher use only

• Independent student use (with permission and teacher in the lab)

• Independent student use (without permission)

• No use allowed for high school students

What safety gear should always be worn when operating the band saw?

• Safety gloves

• Safety glasses

• Safety helmet

• Safety boots

How high should the guard be above the piece of wood while using the band saw?

• 1" above the board

• touching the top of the board

• 1/4" or a pencil height above the board

• 3" above the board

What should you do if the blade breaks while operating the band saw?

• Continue operating the saw

• Turn the saw off, wait for it to stop then inform the instructor

• Try to fix the blade yourself

• Leave the saw running and walk away

What should you do before removing any wood that is close to the blade?

• Turn off the power and wait for the blade to stop completely

• Remove the wood while the blade is still running

• Ask someone else to remove the wood for you

• Leave the band saw and come back later to remove the wood

Is it safe or unsafe to have someone else inside the safety zone?

• Safe

• Unsafe

Is it safe or unsafe to talk to someone else while operating the band saw?

• Safe

• Unsafe

Is it safe or unsafe to allow your fingers or hands to be in line with the blade?

• Safe

• Unsafe

Is it safe or unsafe to make sharp turns that could bend and/or break the blade?

• Safe

• Unsafe

Is it safe or unsafe to remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long sleeves before using the band saw?

• Safe

• Unsafe