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Safety in the textiles workshop

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are important in operating the sewing machine safely ?

a)

Listening to the supervisors instructions, following the supervisors instructions, successfully completing a written activity on safety points, successfully completing a practical test with a supervisor.

b)

Following the supervisors instructions, successfully completing a written activity on machine safety.

c)

Concentrating when using the machine, asking your friends to help when you encounter a problem.

d)

Reading the instruction book and successfully completing a written test on machine safety.

2.

How important is it for the electrical cord to be in good repair before using the sewing machine ?

a)

Not important

b)

Very important

c)

Considerably important

d)

Not important at all

3.

All electrical cords from the sewing machine should be secure and away from other tools and equipment such as scissors, iron. How true is this statement ?

a)

Very true and important for safetyc

b)

Most people take care so it doesn’t really matter

c)

Space may be limited so this may be impossible

d)

Not true

4.

If you get hurt while using the sewing machine you need to ....

a)

Tell your friend

b)

Tell the supervisor or teacher immediately

c)

Pretend it didn’t happen

d)

Try to fix the equipment yourself and look for a band aid.

5.

When operating the sewing machine, it is important to concentrate and focus on the task to be completed.

a)

This is a TRUE statement

b)

This is a FALSE statement

c)

If the task is difficult this is a TRUE statement

d)

This is a TRUE statement only if the supervisor is in the room

6.

If the sewing machine needs to be moved, it should be turned off, unplugged, cords removed, held by the handle in one hand and the base should be supported by the other hand. The machine is then re-located.

a)

This is a FALSE statement

b)

This is a TRUE statement

c)

Never move a sewing machine !

d)

The person moving the machine can decide on the procedure.

7.

The textiles workshop is a specialist room. Students should not enter this room without permission of the supervisor.

a)

This is a TRUE statement

b)

This is a FALSE statement

c)

If the class decide to enter the room together that would be permissable

d)

If the door is open the group could enter the room without a supervisor.

8.

Accidents will be minimised in the textiles workshop if all tools and equipment are.....

a)

Used for their intended purpose and used with care

b)

Used with some care most of the time

c)

Occasionally used with some care

d)

Used for their intended purpose and used with minimum care

9.

Safety is important in the textiles workshop because.....

a)

The workshops are busy rooms

b)

Operating equipment requires electricity

c)

Some equipment only operates with high temperatures

d)

Many tools are sharp

e)

All of the above reasons

10.

Safety rules should be followed in the textiles workshop

a)

Sometimes

b)

Occasionally

c)

Only when the supervisor is watching

d)

always