Table Saw Safety Quiz

Why should gloves not be worn when operating a table saw?

• They provide extra grip

• They can get caught in the saw

• They protect your hands from splinters

• They keep your hands warm

What type of protection should be worn while using a table saw?

• Sunglasses

• Industrial quality eye and ear protection

• A hard hat

• Steel-toed boots

What should be kept free of tools, wood stock scraps, sawdust, oil, and grease?

• The workbench

• The saw table and floor

• The storage area

• The toolbox

What is the maximum height the saw blade should be raised above the material being cut?

• 1 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 1/4 inch

• 3/4 inch

What type of stock should not be ripped on a table saw?

• Flat stock

• Round stock

• Square stock

• Rectangular stock

Which hand should hold the board against the fence and table?

• Right hand

• Left hand

• Both hands

• Neither hand

What should you do to reduce the possibility of kickback when cutting?

• Pull the work piece back before it passes the blade

• Push the work piece completely past the blade

• Use a dull blade

• Cut at a slower speed

What should be in place when crosscutting?

• The miter gauge

• The saw guard and splitter

• The rip fence

• The auxiliary extension

What should always be used when crosscutting?

• A push stick

• A miter gauge

• A rip fence

• A clamp

Which table slot do most workers prefer for the miter gauge when crosscutting?

• Right table slot

• Left table slot

• Middle table slot

• Front table slot