Shop Safety Quiz

Spilled liquids such as water, lacquer, and stain must be cleaned up immediately because:

• A. It makes the shop dirty.

• B. Some liquids can cause a fire.

• C. They can cause a person to slip and fall.

• D. All of the above.

In case of a fire, you should:

• A. Throw sawdust on top of it.

• B. Throw water on it.

• C. Notify the instructor immediately.

• D. Try to smother it with oily rags.

When unsure how to use a machine, ask:

• A. The instructor.

• B. Your best friend.

• C. Another teacher.

• D. Just try to figure it out on your own.

Broken tools or machinery should be reported immediately to:

• A. The principal.

• B. The custodian.

• C. The students.

• D. The instructor.

If you are in contact with water, and an electric wire or cord is nearby:

• A. You are safe as long as you don’t move.

• B. You should try to dry up the water with oily shop rags.

• C. Move the cord as fast as you can.

• D. Immediately step away from the water and come notify the instructor.

Running and joking around in the shop is not permitted because:

• A. The shop is not big enough.

• B. It might disturb other classrooms nearby.

• C. It is dangerous and can cause personal injury or damage to equipment.

• D. It’s okay as long as your having fun doing it.

Most tools are designed for a specific purpose. If they are used incorrectly, the result may be:

• A. Damage to the tool.

• B. Damage to the project.

• C. Injury to the student.

• D. All of the above.

If you are injured in the shop, you should:

• A. Only report it if it hurts.

• B. At the end of class notify the instructor.

• C. Go to the health office during lunch or nutrition.

• D. Notify the instructor immediately.

To avoid injury:

• A. Do not wear jewelry that can get caught in a machine, such as long necklaces, bracelets, rings, and loose wristwatches.

• B. Make sure long hair is securely tied up.

• C. None of the above.

• D. Answer A. & B. only.

If the instructor is not in the room:

• A. Students may not use any equipment.

• B. Students may use the equipment only if they have passed their safety test.

• C. Students can use the small tools only.

• D. Students can throw things at each other.