Makerspace Safety

What should you do if you see a fire in the makerspace?

• Ignore it

• Pull the fire alarm

• Hide under a table

• Call a friend

What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher in the makerspace?

• To clean the floor

• To put out small fires

• To store water

• To make noise

What should you use if someone gets hurt in the makerspace?

• Fire extinguisher

• Call Debbie/Teacher

• Megaphone

• Alarm

What should you do when you hear the alarm in the makerspace?

• Continue working

• Evacuate the building calmly

• Hide under a desk

• Call your parents

According to the poster, what is required before using any tool in the studio?

• Permission from a friend

• Orientation/training

• Buying your own tools

• Cleaning the studio

Orientation is especially important for woodwork tools and any electric tools.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: For every tool in the studio, __________ is required before use.

• orientation

• payment

• maintenance

• reservation

Which of the following is a recommended safety practice when using tools?

• Use damaged tools if they still work

• Inspect all tools for defects or damage before use

• Use any tool for any job

• Ignore tool defects

Fill in the blank: You should always use tools for their _______ purpose to avoid accidents.

• intended

• random

• dangerous

• temporary

It is safe to use a tool for a job it was not designed for, such as cutting wood with a scissor.

• True

• False