Table Saw Safety Quiz

What personal protective equipment should always be worn when using a table saw?

• Gloves

• Safety glasses

• Earplugs

• Steel-toe boots

Where should you stand while operating the table saw?

• Directly in line with the blade

• Slightly to the side of the blade

• Behind the saw

• On top of the table

What is the purpose of a push stick?

• To clean dust from the table

• To hold the board in place

• To safely push small stock through the saw

• To adjust the blade height

How high should the saw blade be set above the material being cut?

• 1/8” above the material

• 1/4” above the material

• 1/2” above the material

• As high as possible

What should you do before making any adjustments to the table saw?

• Leave the saw running for safety

• Make the adjustment while the saw is running

• Turn off the saw and wait for the blade to stop

• Adjust only the fence while the saw is running

Freehand cutting (without a fence or miter gauge) is a safe practice.

• True

• False

You should never reach over or behind the blade while it is spinning.

• True

• False

Kickback can occur if the material binds or twists against the blade.

• True

• False

Crosscutting should be done using the rip fence.

• True

• False

A splitter or riving knife helps prevent kickback.

• True

• False