Woodshop Safety

Never _________________ in the workshop or classroom area.

• Horseplay

• Run

• Throw anything

• All the above

While the sander is running, it is VERY IMPORTANT to keep fingers away from the belt/disk.

• True

• False

Before using the Miter Saw, you should:

• Ask instructor's permission

• Wear approved sanitized safety glasses

• Remove all jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair.

• All of the above

What type of protection must be worn at all times in the woodshop to protect the eyes?

• Hearing protection

• Gloves

• Eye protection

• Jackets

What should be done with long hair before working in the woodshop?

• It should be dyed

• It should be cut short

• It should be tied back

• It should be covered with a jacket

Why are open-toed shoes or flip-flops not allowed in the woodshop?

• They can cause distractions

• They are not fashionable

• They can get caught in machinery

• They pose a greater hazard when tools and materials are dropped on an unprotected foot

What is the reason for not wearing gloves in a woodworking shop?

• They can impair the sense of touch

• They can get caught and pull one into the machine

• They are not required by safety regulations

• They can cause allergic reactions

What must be done before using a machine in the woodshop?

• The machine must be cleaned

• One must be properly trained and signed off on that machine

• The wood must be measured

• Jewelry must be removed

What should you do if a machine in the woodshop is making strange noises, vibrating excessively, smells like it's burning, or is sparking?

• Continue using the machine and finish your work quickly.

• Stop the machine and notify the person on duty.

• Try to fix the machine yourself without stopping it.

• Leave the machine running and seek help.

Why should you not use a piece of wood to forcibly stop the machine?

• It can cause the machine to lose calibration.

• It can cause the blades to break.

• It a dangerous method to stop the machine.

• It can damage the wood being used.