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General shop safety

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Wear approved ear protection around loud, noisy equipment.
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
2.
Wear a dust mask when working around a lot of fire. Wood dust can be harmful if inhaled in large amounts.  
a)
Safe  
b)
Unsafe
3.
Keep used rags in an approved, covered plastic container. Damp, oily rags can ignite through spontaneous combustion. The heat produced by oxidation is enough to start a fire.
a)
Safe
b)
Unsafe
4.
Keep cabinet doors and drawers open 
a)
safe 
b)
unsafe
5.
Fire extinguishers are located near the front and back of the room and should be used for emergency.
a)
safe 
b)
unsafe
6.
Vises should be kept open when they’re not in use.
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
7.
Aisles have to be kept clear and free of litter, scraps, and materials. Don’t leave anything on the floor that could be tripped over or slipped on.
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
8.
Always use your hands or a rag to clear away sawdust and metal scraps. Never use your hands to wipe off a surface.  
a)
safe 
b)
unsafe
9.
Use the right tool for the job. Use the tool only for what it is designed to do and use the right size tool
a)
unsafe
b)
safe
10.
Carry pointed or sharp tools with the point or edge held up toward the sky. This will help avoid injuries if you bump into something or if someone bumps into you. 
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
11.
When you hold a tool, hold it by the handle. When you hand someone a tool, hold it so they can take it by the blade.
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
12.
When you are finished with a tool return it to its proper storage area. Return it to the tool room, tool rack, or cabinet where it belongs.  
a)
unsafe
b)
safe
13.
If you are handling large or heavy materials, you do not need help you cut a large piece of material on a machine.
a)
unsafe 
b)
safe
14.
If you are handling large or heavy materials, you do not need help when cutting the piece of material on a machine.
a)
safe 
b)
unsafe
15.
Lift with your back, not with your legs. Lifting improperly or carelessly can cause severe back injuries.  
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
16.
Be sure your hands are dry and that you are standing on a dry floor when you use electrical devises
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
17.
Check the condition of the power cord. Don’t use the equipment if the insulation on the cord is damaged, cut, or frayed. Tell the instructor.
a)
safe 
b)
unsafe
18.
Use all the recommended guards and safety devises on the power equipment. Never remove a guard without the instructor’s permission.
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
19.
When you approach a machine to use it, make sure the person who used it before you turned it off. Make sure it is completely stopped.  
a)
unsafe
b)
safe
20.
Work at a fast speed. rush or hurry through a project. Working too fast is dangerous and will result in poor craftsmanship.  
a)
safe 
b)
unsafe