Workshop Safety Guidelines and Best Practices

What should you wear in the workshop to stay safe?

• Loose clothing and sandals

• Safety glasses, closed-toe shoes, and sleeves rolled up if long

• Your favorite hat and open-toed shoes

• Jewelry and long, flowing hair

Why is it important not to run in the workshop?

• You might get tired quickly.

• The floor is too slippery for running.

• There are hard surfaces and machines, increasing the chance of injury.

• Running makes too much noise.

What should you do if you are unsure how to use a machine in the workshop?

• Try to figure it out by yourself.

• Ask a friend to show you.

• Do not use it and ask for help or training.

• Watch someone else use it quickly.

What should you check for when picking out lumber for a project?

• If it's the lightest piece available.

• If it has knots, warps, twists, or old nails/screws.

• If it's perfectly straight and smooth.

• If it matches the color of your other wood.

What is the most important rule when choosing a tool for a task?

• Always use the newest tool.

• Use the right tool for the job.

• Pick the tool that looks the coolest.

• Use a hammer for everything.

What should you check for when inspecting tools before use?

• If they are shiny and new.

• If they have cracks, frayed wires, or improperly installed blades.

• If they are the right color.

• If they are heavy enough.

How should you carry a tool with a cord?

• By swinging it.

• By the cord.

• By its designated handle.

• By dragging it on the floor.

When is it safest to unplug a machine?

• While it's still running.

• Before cleaning it.

• Only if it's broken.

• After you've finished using it and put it away.

What should you do before entering the finishing room?

• Turn on the light and ventilation system.

• Start painting immediately.

• Open all the windows.

• Bring your own tools.

What should you do if you make a spill in the finishing room?

• Wait until the end of class to clean it.

• Tell a friend to clean it for you.

• Stop what you're doing and clean it up right away.

• Cover it with a rag and leave it.