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Equipment Safety - Woodshop

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The table saw can be used to do the following?

a)

Rip cut

b)

Cross Cut

c)

Free Hand Cut

d)

Cut Holes

2.

What should be done with articles of clothing such as, drawstrings, jewelry, long sleeves, and earbuds when using the table saw?

a)

Jewelry must be removed but it is Ok to wear earbuds and have drawstrings while running the table saw

b)

Remove them

c)

Have your partner hold them out of the way while you operate the saw

d)

It is acceptable to wear them while operating the saw

3.

When ripping or cross cutting on the table saw, the blade should be set how far above the stock?

a)

¾”-1”

b)

1”-2”

c)

¼”-1/2”

d)

2”-3”

4.

Table Saw:

Which of the following operations require the use of a push stick?

a)

Ripping narrow stock

b)

Cross cutting

c)

Mitering

d)

Cross cutting with the miter gage

5.

When ripping on the table saw the operator should stand where?

a)

To the right of the blade

b)

To the left of the blade

c)

Either side is acceptable

d)

Stand in the middle

6.

Table Saw:

If stock jams between the fence and the saw blade when cutting you should?

a)

Let go of the stock it won’t kick back.

b)

Hold the stock and turn off the power to the saw.

c)

Hold the stock and have your partner turn off the power to the saw

d)

Keep trying to push the stock through the saw

7.

When cutting on the miter saw, the stock should be placed?

a)

Your right hand is on the stock and left hand on the handle

b)

It does not matter where your hands are positioned

c)

Your left hand is on the stock and right hand on the handle

d)

Your partner holds the stock while you use both hands on the handle

8.

When making a long cut on the band saw?

a)

You should slowly back out of the cut while the saw is running

b)

You should turn off the saw then back out of the cut

c)

You should quickly back out of the cut while the saw is running

d)

You should turn off the saw and allow the blade to come to a complete stop then back out of the cut

9.

Bandsaw:

If the blade breaks?

a)

You should turn off the machine and walk away from the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop?

b)

You should turn off the machine and walk away from the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop, and tell your instructor

c)

You should walk away from the machine and tell your instructor

d)

You should turn off the machine and use another saw

10.

Bandsaw:

When you are finished using the saw you should?

a)

Turn off the machine wait for the blade to stop and then walk away from the machine

b)

Leave the machine running for the next person in line to use the saw

c)

Turn off the machine and walk away from the machine

d)

Leave the machine running until the end of the class

11.
is this a band saw????????
a)
yes 
b)
no
12.
a)

sawbench

b)

planer thicknesser

c)

planer

d)

jointer

13.
a)

bandsaw

b)

drillpress

c)

drill

d)

saw

14.
a)

workbench

b)

jointer surfacer

c)

planer

d)

saw

15.
a)

cordless drill

b)

bandsaw

c)

drillpress

d)

workbench

16.
Eye protection, such as safety glasses, must be worn _____________.
a)
Only when operating power machines.
b)
At all times when working in the lab.
c)
Only when the student does not already wear prescription glasses.
d)
When the student feels like it.
17.
Sharp, pointed hand tools should be _____________.
a)
Thrown away because they could create a safety hazard.
b)
Carried with the point away from your body and others.
c)
Pointed in front of your body at others so they move out of your way.
d)
Put in your pocket.
18.
If you find a power tool that is damaged, what should you do?
a)
Report the condition to the instructor immediately so the tool can be locked up until   it is repaired.
b)
Try to fix the problem yourself.
c)
Put it back into the tool cabinet because it does not work.
d)
Report the defect to the instructor after you have finished using the tool.
19.
When operating any of the machines or power tools, talking is permitted only when _____________.
a)
You are talking to the teacher.
b)
You finish and the machine comes to a complete stop.
c)
You feel it is necessary to complete the task.
d)
You need help or assistance.
20.
A “Safety Zone” refers to _____________.
a)
The general lab area.
b)
The area next to the computers.
c)
The area of the shop floor where the machine operator should stand.
d)
The floor space around the teacher’s desk.
21.
At any one time, how many students are allowed in the safety zone of a machine that is being used.
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four or More
22.
While working in the lab, you notice another student working in a very unsafe manner.  What would you do?
a)
 Nothing because it is not your problem to deal with.
b)
Notify the teacher at the end of the class.
c)
Confront the other student and let them know what they are doing wrong.
d)
Push the emergency stop button (if necessary) and notify the teacher immediately.
23.
Hand tools should only be used _____________.
a)
As a self-defense weapon.
b)
In a safe and proper manner.
c)
In place of a hall pass.
d)
To wave in the air to get the teachers attention.
24.
Long hair, loose clothing, jewelry, and long sleeves need what kind of attention?
a)
All clothing should be tucked in or rolled back (such as long sleeves). Loose jewelry   must be removed, and long hair should be tied up.
b)
Long hair must be tied up, but long or loose clothing is not a problem.
c)
Long sleeves and loose clothing must be rolled up and tucked in, but long hair is not a problem.
d)
Loose clothing and jewelry are not safety hazards, as all machines have the necessary   safety guards to keep them from becoming tangled in the moving parts.
25.
Before using any tool or machine, you must receive _____________.
a)
The operator’s manual.
b)
The secret password.
c)
The teacher’s permission.
d)
Your best friends help.
26.
In the event of an injury, which procedure should you follow?
a)
Laugh and make fun of the injured student.
b)
Turn off the power and report the injury to the teacher immediately.
c)
Hide it from the teacher and tell your parents when you get home.
d)
Turn of the power and begin crying to draw attention to the accident.
27.
Running, throwing things, yelling or screaming, and other horseplay is _____________ in the classroom or lab.
a)
Acceptable if it doesn’t seem dangerous
b)
Encouraged
c)
Not permitted
d)
Safe
28.
If you are unsure how to use a specific tool, you should _____________.
a)
Ask for help from the teacher.
b)
Guess and hope to get it correct.
c)
Skip that part of the assignment and lose points.
d)
Look the information up online. 
29.
Safety guards on power tools _____________.
a)
Are usually in the way, so remove them.
b)
Are designed to provide maximum protection to the operator.
c)
Make the machine look cool.
d)
Are not required to be checked or set before using the machine.
30.
Listening to headphones is _____________ when you are working in the lab.
a)
Only allowed if you are using non-powered hand tools
b)
Allowed if you use one ear bud, so you can hear the teacher with the other ear.
c)
Never allowed
d)
Only allowed once you have passed a written safety test
31.
At the end of each class, students should _____________.
a)
Leave all materials and trash out for the following class.
b)
Clean up the area according to the clean up chart or instructor.
c)
Clean up only the mess they have created.
d)
Do nothing because the custodians will clean up the mess.
32.
Correctly match the machine name below with the corresponding picture from above.
a)
Band Saw
b)
Belt Sander
c)
Drill Press
d)
Disc Sander
33.
Correctly match the machine name below with the corresponding picture from above.
a)
Band Saw
b)
Belt Sander
c)
Drill Press
d)
Disc Sander
34.
Correctly match the machine name below with the corresponding picture from above.
a)
Band Saw
b)
Belt Sander
c)
Drill Press
d)
Disc Sander
35.
When starting the band saw, be sure the material is _____________.
a)
Not touching the blade.
b)
Across the room.
c)
Directly up against the blade.
d)
In your pocket.
36.
When you are finished using the band saw, be sure to _____________.
a)
Hit the emergency stop button on the wall.
b)
Leave it on for the next person, especially if someone is waiting.
c)
Unplug the machine from the wall.
d)
Turn the machine off and remove scrap pieces from the table before walking away.
37.
Before using the band saw, you MUST check and set the _____________ each and every time.
a)
Table depth
b)
Blade speed
c)
Upper blade guard
d)
Blade width
38.
A band saw is typically used to _____________.
a)
Make straight or semi-curved cuts.
b)
Smooth materials.
c)
Clean up dust.
d)
Drill holes in material.
39.
You may start removing scrap pieces from the band saw table _____________.
a)
As soon as you turn the machine off.
b)
Two-thirds through the cut.
c)
When you feel it is necessary.
d)
Once the machine comes to a complete stop.
40.
Prior to using the drill press, the table height needs to be checked and set to prevent _____________.
a)
The bit drilling into, thus damaging, the drill press table.
b)
The need to add oil as you are drilling.
c)
Chipping of the material.
d)
Blowouts when completing the drilling process.
41.
After you insert a bit into the chuck and before starting the drill press, you must fully tighten the chuck using a (n) _____________.
a)
Chuck Key
b)
Adjustable Wrench
c)
Brute Strength
d)
Pliers
42.
If the drill bit does not make it the full way through the material you are drilling, you should _____________.
a)
Lift the material off the table until the bit breaks through the bottom.
b)
Turn the machine off and select a larger drill bit.
c)
Turn the machine off, adjust the height of the table, and re-drill.
d)
Use a hand drill to finish the job.
43.
Anytime you use the drill press, you MUST place a _____________ under the material you are drilling.
a)
Piece of scrap wood.
b)
Paper.
c)
Sheet of corkboard.
d)
Old mouse pad.
44.
To remove or reduce dust while working on either of the sanders, you must _____________.
a)
Run the dust collection system while using the sanders.
b)
Spray the machine down with water before and after each use
c)
Wet the wood before sanding.
d)
Only sand for short periods at a time.
45.
When using the disc sander, you must always sand on the ____________ motion of the disc.
a)
Upward
b)
Circular
c)
Downward
d)
Reverse
46.
You should never use any of the sanders _____________.
a)
To sand plastic materials.
b)
With a torn or badly worn sanding pad.
c)
For very large pieces of material.
d)
That have been previously used.
47.
What is the function of a jointer?
a)
to make a rip cut on a board
b)
 a woodworking machine used to produce a flat surface along a board's length and edge.
c)
to make a crosscut on a board
d)
All of the above
48.
What surface should you machine first on a board?
a)
Face
b)
Edge.
c)
End
d)
None of the above
49.
Identify the red part displayed in the photo??
a)
Guard for the belt sander
b)
Guard for the cutter head
c)
Guard for the miter saw
d)
Guard for the table saw
50.
Identify this part on this woodworking equipment.
a)
Infeed table
b)
Guard
c)
Fence
d)
Outfeed table
51.
The amount of material removed by the jointer is set by lowering the ______table
a)
Infeed
b)
Outfeed
c)
Base
d)
Guard for the cutter head
52.
You should avoid jointing an _______ on a board
a)
Face
b)
Edge
c)
End
d)
None of the above
53.
Check all wood for knots, splits, nails or metal and other imperfections
a)
Knots
b)
Splits
c)
Nails
d)
All of the above
54.
Stock to be planed of a jointer should be at least _____ inches long.
a)
12"
b)
9"
c)
16"
d)
18"
55.
What is the first step in squaring a piece of rough lumber?
a)
Face off the board using the jointer
b)
Cut rough length on miter saw
c)
Rip rough length on table saw
d)
Drill grip hole at the end of the board
56.
What is the final step to squaring a board?
a)
Cut to length (always last) using miter saw
b)
Check for squareness
c)
Cut to length (always last) using radial arm saw
d)
Joint the other edge
57.

What is the name of part A

a)

headstock

b)

tailstock

c)

tool rest

d)

face plate

58.

What is the name of part B

a)

headstock

b)

tailstock

c)

tool rest

d)

face plate

59.

What is the name of part C

a)

headstock

b)

tailstock

c)

tool rest

d)

face plate

60.

What is the name of part D

a)

headstock

b)

tailstock

c)

tool rest

d)

face plate

61.

what is the name of this item of PPE

a)

face shield

b)

goggles

c)

safety glasses

d)

sunglasses

62.
What is another name for the Miter saw?
a)
Chop saw
b)
Table saw
63.
If you see smoke or burns on the wood it could mean two things?
a)
Blade change
b)
To slow cutting
c)
All of the above
64.
Which direction should you slide the machine when cutting?
a)
Slide out, push down and  away from your from the body
b)
Push down and pull backward the body
65.
The purpose of a trial cut before making the actual cut with the motorized miter saw is to  __________. 
a)
see if the material is positioned correctly
b)
see if the saw is cutting properly and is set accurately
c)
see how the material will cut
d)
test the sharpness of the saw blade
66.
Unplug the scroll saw when changing the blade or performing maintenance.
a)
Safe
b)
Unsafe
67.
When ripping long stock, you should:
a)
Push it halfway through then reverse it to complete the cut.
b)
Push it halfway through, and then walk around to the rear of the table and finish pulling it through.
c)
Push the stock fully through the saw and onto and outfeed table, use roller stands or ask for assistance from another person. 
d)
None of the above
68.
All table saw adjustments should be made:
a)
While the saw is in motion
b)
While the saw is completely stopped.
c)
It depends on which type of blade you're using.
d)
After the fence has been removed from the table.
69.
 Crosscutting of stock normally requires a:
a)
Fence
b)
Push Stick
c)
Stop Block
d)
Miter Gauge/Cross cut sled 
70.
When is it safe to do freehand (no fence, no miter gauge) sawing on the table saw?
a)
When cutting circles
b)
When cutting very thin stock
c)
Never
d)
When cutting plywood
71.
Which of the following requires the use of a push stick on the table  saw?
a)
ripping narrow materials
b)
crosscutting
c)
mitering
d)
dadoing
72.
When ripping warped lumber, the bow should be ____________.
a)
down 
b)
up 
c)
horizontally
d)
perpendicular to the blade 
73.
The definition of saw kerf is......
a)
are the marks left on the surface of wood
b)
flexibility of a species of wood to bend
c)
the amount of material removed by the saw blade
d)
the amount of insect damage on wood