Tool Safety

Match the type of PPE with its purpose. Write the letter from the list on the line next to the appropriate item. Protects your ears from loud noises: _______ Shields your eyes from flying debris: _______ Filters out airborne dust: _______

• a. Safety glasses

• b. Dust mask

• c. Hearing protection

Having lose hair or clothing in the shop

• is a hazard and can result in injury

• is a fashion statement

• is pretty

• is forbidden by law

What types of shoes should be worn in the lab?

• Closed toe/heal

• Flip Flops

• Crocs

• None of these

Should cuts in the lab be made without guards in place?

• Yes

• No

Wood should be fed to a power tool only as fast as the tool will cut it easily.

• True

• False

If you are not feeling well, are on medication that impairs your judgement, or are extremely tired you should:

• not work in the shop, especially operating machines

• keep working, its not acceptable excuse to be idle

• keep working until an accident happens, then sit down

• have your friend watch you

How should your work area be kept at all times?

• Messy

• Unorganized

• Clean

• Crowded

How high should the top guide be above the stock you are cutting?

• 1/8"

• 1/4"

• 1"

• 1/2"

Safety glasses are not necessary when operating the Scroll Saw

• Safe

• Unsafe

Before starting to cut into any material on the miter saw you should

• do a dry run with the saw to make sure that the blade is on the proper side of the cut line

• let the saw get to full speed

• make sure that the material is firmly up agianst the fence and flat on the table

• All answers are correct