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shop safety exam - you must get a 100

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Loose clothing is appropriate for working with the lathe and milling machine.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
You should wear safety glasses 
a)
When you want
b)
Never
c)
Sometimes
d)
All the time
3.
Most accidents don’t just happen, they are caused by human 
a)
Sleepiness
b)
Error
c)
Thoughts
d)
Forgetfulness
4.
_____ us never allowed in the shop.
a)
Shoes
b)
Horseplay
c)
Talking
d)
Tools
5.
Treat all injuries immediately, whether serious or not, by___.
a)
reporting to a teacher
b)
calling 911
c)
running to the nurse
d)
going to the restroom
6.
Do not get in a hurry to ____.
a)
finish a project
b)
start a project
c)
film a project
d)
start or finish a project
7.
Never ____ jewelry on hands, arms, or around the neck while working in the shop.
a)
remove
b)
polish
c)
hide
d)
wear
8.
Make sure tools and machines are in ____ before using them.
a)
proper working order
b)
plugged up
c)
their proper places
d)
clean
9.
As long as your fingers are not touching the blade they can be as close to it as you want.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Depends
d)
Maybe
10.

If a piece of equipment isn’t working correctly, if it doesn’t sound like it is working correctly, or you can see a problem:

a)

try to fix it

b)

use it with caution

c)

tell the instructor

d)

walk away slowly and pretend you didn't notice

11.

Shop safety is the responsibility of ___

a)

the student

b)

the teacher

c)

the janitor

d)

everyone

12.

The person using equipment has control of the machine; no one else should operate it with him/her. If someone is using a machine:

a)

offer to help

b)

tap them on the shoulder and tell them you're next in line

c)

don't talk to them or distract them in any way

d)

stand where the operator can see you when you interrupt

13.
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____.
a)
a. polish it with a fine steel wool
b)
b. recharge the tool's battery
c)
c. disconnect the power source
d)
d. inspect them for cracks
14.
Never use a circular saw that does not have an upper blade guard because the _____.
a)
a. trigger lock will not work properly
b)
b. saw will not cut cleanly
c)
c. guard protects you from touching the blade
d)
d. saw kerf will be too wide
15.
a)
sawzall / riciprocating saw
b)
Circular saw
c)
Miter / Chop saw
d)
Jig Saw
16.
a)
sawzall / riciprocating saw
b)
Circular saw
c)
Miter / Chop saw
d)
Jig Saw
17.
a)
sawzall / riciprocating saw
b)
Circular saw
c)
Miter / Chop saw
d)
Jig Saw
18.
a)
Drill
b)
Grinder
c)
Planner
d)
Rotary Tool
19.
a)
router
b)
sander
c)
circular saw
d)
rotary tool
20.

Name this tool

a)

Belt Sander

b)

Orbital Sander

c)

Palm Sander

d)

Big Sander

21.

Name this tool

a)

Planer

b)

Surfacer

c)

Jointer

d)

Janer

22.
What safety equipment are you required to wear when operating power tools?
a)
Eye protection
b)
Ear protection
c)
Closed toed shoes
d)
All of the above
23.
What is a "fence" of a power tool.
a)
The button to power on and off the tool
b)
The shield or protection of the blade
c)
A wall to push wood against to cut a straight line
d)
The piece that you plug in
24.
What is the "guard" of a power tool?
a)
A wall to push wood against to cut a straight line
b)
The tiny blades of a saw blade
c)
The piece that you plug in
d)
The shield or protection of the blade
25.
When should you measure and mark the wood you are cutting?
a)
Measure the wood as you are cutting
b)
Cut the wood, then measure it
c)
Put the wood on the tool, then measure and mark.
d)
Measure, mark, then go to the tool to cut
26.
a)
bar clamp
b)
corded belt sander
c)
band saw
d)
corded or cordless grinder
27.

What is this tool?

a)

stud square

b)

speed/framing square

c)
planer/ joiner
d)
thickness planer
28.
a)
drill press
b)
chop saw
c)
tape measure
d)
pliars
29.
What action should you take for a penetrating injury?
a)
Stop bleeding and call 911
b)
Remove the object
c)
Give aspirin
d)
Apply a splint and ice pack
30.
What is the first step for treating a person with an amputated body part?
a)
Stop Bleeding
b)
Find the body part
c)
Place on ice
d)
Label with time of accident
31.
How do you treat a head, neck or spine injury?
a)
Don't move the patient
b)
Do abdominal thrusts
c)
Sit patient up
d)
Place a pillow under their head
32.

When using the miter saw, material should be flat on the ______ and flush to the ______.

a)

blade and guard

b)

guard and clamp

c)

table and fence

d)

fence and guard

33.

What is this tool?

a)

Drill Press

b)

Planer

c)

Table Saw

d)

Band Saw

34.

What is this tool?

a)

Drill Press

b)

Planer

c)

Table Saw

d)

Band Saw

35.
When the teacher is not present, you may use tools _______
a)
If you have completed the tool certification
b)
Never
c)
You feel comfortable using the tool
d)
You are using the tool with a teammate
36.

What is this?

a)

Drill Key

b)

Drill Bit

c)

Allen Wrench

d)

Screwdriver

37.

PPE stands for:

a)

Peter Piper Eklund

b)

Propaganda Purifies Elephants

c)

Pizza Pickles Eggs

d)

Personal Protective Equipment

38.

If you are unsure about a machine:

a)

Always ask the Instructor for help

b)

Turn it on and hope for the best

c)

Turn on all the switches just to see what they do

d)

Ask someone you don't like to turn it on

e)

Before turning it on say, "Hey guys, watch this"

39.

You may NOT operate tools when

a)

you are sick, fatigued, or is taking medications

b)

taking medications or are sad

c)

fatigued and sore

d)

you have passed the safety test

40.

Which of the following are considered a safe wood-working situation? Pick two.

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

What is the minimum distance your fingers be from a blade?

a)

1 inch

b)

6 inches

c)

1/4 inch

d)

2 inches

42.

Wet hands that contact electrical switches, plugs or outlets:

a)

Can cause you severe shocks, burns, or even death

b)

Will have no effect if you are quick enough

c)

Will have no effect if rubber soled shoes are worn

d)

Won't hurt you as long as you stand on wood

43.

Proper footwear for the woodshop is:

a)

Work boots

b)

Any type of shoe

c)

Shoes must cover the toes, heel, and top of the foot

44.

(Shop Safety) What should you wear in the shop? (Select all that apply)

a)

Safety glasses

b)

Open toed shoes

c)

Ear protection when using loud tools

d)

Loose hanging sleeves

e)

Work clothing that may get dust or paint on them

45.

Never use a circular saw that does not have an upper blade guard because the _____.

a)

trigger lock will not work properly

b)

saw will not cut cleanly

c)

guard protects you from touching the blade

d)

saw kerf will be too wide