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Wood Shop Safety

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this?

a)

Drill Key

b)

Drill Bit

c)

Allen Wrench

d)

Screwdriver

2.

How far should your fingers be from a blade?

a)

1 inch

b)

4 inches

c)

1/4 inch

d)

2 inches

3.

When is horseplay considered appropriate in a lab?

a)

Tuesdays and Thursdays

b)

7th Period

c)

Never

d)

Fun Fridays

4.

If your finger is going to be in line with a blade during a cut, what device should you use?

a)

Band Saw

b)

Push stick

c)

Jointer

d)

Jig

5.

What types of shoes should be worn in the lab?

a)

Closed toe/heal

b)

Flip Flops

c)

Crocs

d)

None of these

6.

How should the table saw blade be above the stock you are cutting?

a)

1 inch

b)

1/6"

c)

1/8"

d)

1/4"

7.

Should cuts in the lab be made without guards in place?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

How should your work area be kept at all times?

a)

Messy

b)

Unorganized

c)

Clean

d)

Crowded

9.

How high should the top guide be above the stock you are cutting?

a)

1/8"

b)

1/4"

c)

1"

d)

1/2"

10.

What should you do before making adjustments to a saw?

a)

Clean it

b)

Turn it off

c)

Spray it with water

d)

Kick it

11.

What is a rip cut?

a)

A cut not performed in our shop

b)

A cut on a miter saw

c)

A cut across the grain

d)

A cut with the grain

12.

What type of hammer should be used with metal tab chisels?

a)

Claw

b)

Soft faced

c)

Ball pien

d)

Sledge

13.

When should eye protection be worn in the shop?

a)

at all times when you are in the shop area

b)

only when you are working

c)

only when you are watching someone else work

d)

only when you feel like it

14.

If injured (cut, burn, etc) no matter how small it must be reported at once to whom?

a)

nurse

b)

instructor

c)

class

d)

doctor

15.

If you don't know how to do a certain job or use a piece of equipment who should you ask for directions and guidance?

a)

instructor

b)

shop foreman

c)

other students

d)

custodian

16.

Disturbing another student while he is working is:

a)

helpful

b)

poor manners

c)

dangerous

d)

a normal practice

17.

If you are not feeling well, are on medication that impairs your judgement, or are extremely tired you should:

a)

not work in the shop, especially operating machines

b)

keep working, its not acceptable excuse to be idle

c)

keep working until an accident happens, then sit down

d)

have your friend watch you

18.

If you have to pick something up from the floor how should you lift it to avoid back strain how should you go about picking up something heavy from the floor?

a)

bend over at the hips, and use your back

b)

squat and use your legs to lift

c)

get someone else to lift it for you

d)

levitate it

19.

Always clear debris

a)

when the machine is off

b)

while wearing gloves

c)

to keep the space clean

d)

with a push stick

20.

If shaking, lurching, vibration, or any unfamiliar noises occur

a)

turn off the machine

b)

call Mrs.Mendes

c)

keep using the machine as normal

d)

pause and stand still

21.

Having lose hair or clothing in the shop

a)

is a hazard and can result in injury

b)

is a fashion statement

c)

is pretty

d)

is forbidden by law

22.

Use tools

a)

for their designated purpose only

b)

as a weapon

c)

in situations where the correct tool isnt available

d)

as needed

23.

Electric Drill DO NOT

a)

Clamp material

b)

Make sure the bit is tight

c)

check condition of the drill before use

d)

be aware of surroundings

24.

The orbital sander

a)

is used Used for finish sanding

b)

can drill holes

c)

is not a power tool

d)

can be touched (sand paper) when in motion

25.

Which saw in the shop has a blade that can cut curves into your wood

a)

Table Saw

b)

Miter Saw

c)

Band Saw

d)

Radial Arm Saw

26.
What is the first procedure when entering the shop?
a)
Go to assigned tables
b)
Safety glasses 
c)
Get directions 
27.

The blade on the portable circular saw should be aligned _____________ when making a cut.

a)

On the waste side of the marking line.

b)

On the marking line.

c)

1/4 inch away from the marking line.

d)

1/2 inch away from the marking line.

28.

When should a portable circular saw operator unplug the saw?

a)

After each cut.

b)

When making adjustments to the saw.

c)

When changing the saw blades.

d)

Both B and C.

29.

The saw blade should extend through the material being cut by _____________ inches.

a)

1/8

b)

1/4

c)

1/2

d)

1

30.
Most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is _____.
a)
a. released from the powder charge
b)
b. reached in the hydraulic cylinder
c)
c. detected at the trigger lock
d)
d. applied to the drill bit
31.
Before using a pneumatically powered nailer for the first time, it is important to _____.
a)
a. disassemble the nailer for inspection
b)
b. load the nails into the nailer
c)
c. ensure that a GFCI is in the power supply
d)
d. read the manufacturer's instructions
32.
If a pneumatic nailer is not firing properly, before attempting repairs be sure to _____.
a)
a. adjust the compressor
b)
b. disconnect the air hose
c)
c. adjust the regulator
d)
d. remove the booster
33.
Special training and certification is required before using any kind of _____.
a)
a. powder-actuated fastening tool
b)
b. electrically powered tool
c)
c. pneumatic nail or screw system
d)
d. hydraulic lift or press tool
34.

Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called....

a)

band saws

b)

saber saws

c)

abrasive saws

d)

worm-drive saws

35.

On a router table feed the stock ______ the rotation of the blade.

a)

Against

b)

Around

c)

With

d)

In

36.

On the router table making several shallow cuts instead of one heavy cut __________.

a)

Wastes time

b)

Wastes material

c)

Will produce a better product

d)

Both wastes time and material

37.

Hold sharp tools, Xacto knives, scissors, etc. with the point _____

a)

up

b)

diagonal

c)

down

38.
What do you do if you experience a kick back?
a)
Take hand of trigger
b)
Step back
c)
Inform the instructor
d)
All of the above
39.
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
40.
Make sure the blade is not touching the wood before the _________________ is turned on.
a)
Blade
b)
Switch
c)
Machine
41.
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
42.
How far should your finger's be from the blade?
a)
4"
b)
3"
43.
The vast majority of cuts on a table saw are ________ cuts
a)
Re-Saw Cuts
b)
Miter Cuts
c)
Cross Cuts
d)
Rip Cuts
44.
If a board become stuck in the opening of the throat plate you must_____the saw and wait for _____________________________?
a)
Shake + the blade to stop
b)
Turn off + wait for blade to stop
c)
Turn off + the blade to stop spinning
d)
None of the above
45.
When using the jointer one machines the _______first
a)
Edge
b)
Face
c)
End
d)
None of the above
46.
Keep your ___________ away from the underside blade and top of the board as it is fed through the planer
a)
Shirt
b)
Hair
c)
Fingers
d)
Shirt and Jewerly
47.
Never stand directly ___________ the board or in front of the machine in case of _____________. 
a)
On top
b)
sideways
c)
both A & B
d)
Behind & kickback
48.
Do not look into the __________ of the planer from either side when the machine is ___. 
a)
Throat & on
b)
Dust collector
c)
sideways
d)
None of the above
49.
Never plane a board shorter than 12. 
a)
True
12"
b)
False
50.
Do not take cuts deeper than 1/16 at a time. Plane one desired thickness at a time?
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Check all wood for _______, splits, _______ or metal and other imperfections. Scrape all _______ off before planning. Always make sure the dust collector is ___.  
a)
Knots
b)
Splits
c)
Nails,
d)
all of the above
52.
When inserting the wood into the planer, the wood is cut on the _______
a)
left side
b)
Bottom
c)
rough side
d)
top side
53.
The personal protective equipment which should be worn when operating the planer is _____________. 
a)
gloves
b)
ear protection
c)
safety glasses
d)
only b and c
54.
Hardwood: Plane from 7/8" thick to 1/2", what would your first setting be?
a)
13/16"
b)
3/4"
c)
15/16"
d)
5/8"
55.
Hardwood: How many times would you need to send a piece of wood through the planer to get from 3/4" down to 5/8"?
a)
Once
b)
Twice
c)
Three times
d)
Four times
56.
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
57.
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
58.
Identify this part on this woodworking equipment.
a)
Infeed table
b)
Guard
c)
Fence
d)
Outfeed table
59.
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
60.
You should avoid jointing an _______ on a board
a)
Face
b)
Edge
c)
End
d)
None of the above
61.
Stand to the side of the jointer, never directly in line with it, You want to be out of the way in case of a kick back.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
It's okay to joint the end grain and joint plywood or particleboard?
a)
True
b)
False
63.
Check all wood for knots, splits, nails or metal and other imperfections
a)
Knots
b)
Splits
c)
Nails
d)
All of the above
64.
Stock to be planed of a jointer should be at least _____ inches long.
a)
12"
b)
9"
c)
16"
d)
18"
65.
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
66.
What is the maximum cut for surfacing stock?
a)
1/32”
b)
1/8”
c)
1/4"
d)
1/16”
67.

When you are not giving the machine 100% of your attention it should be:

a)

Turned off

b)

Running within arms reach

c)

Running behind you

68.

Which of the following works best?

a)

Push the material into the sander as hard as you can

b)

Move the material back and forth quickly

c)

Feed the material into the belt slowly

69.

What can clicking or uneven vibrations mean when using power tools?

a)

Machines always do that, don't worry about it

b)

Something could be wrong, check with the instructor

70.

How many people can use a machine at one time?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

71.

Who is allowed to talk while working with power tools?

a)

Only the machine operator

b)

Anyone but the machine operator

c)

Neither. The machine should be the only focus.

72.

When is it safe to clean a machine?

a)

When everyone is cleaning at the end of the class.

b)

The machines are only cleaned by the maintenance people

c)

After the machine has completely stopped

73.

What is the minimum distance you should keep your hands/fingers away from the sand paper?

a)

1 inch

b)

2 inches

c)

3 inches

d)

4 inches

74.

Which statement is an example of proper sanding machine use?

a)

Press the wood really hard into the sand paper.

b)

Lift your wood off the table when sanding.

c)

Press your wood against the upward moving side of the disc.

d)

Keep the wood moving and press light against the sandpaper.

75.

Which side of the disc sander should you use to sand with?

a)

Left

b)

Right

c)

Upward

d)

Downward

76.

You should turn on the dust collector when using the sanding machine.

a)

True

b)

False

77.
Use only the type of tools that are __________ for the work you are doing. 
a)
designed
b)
defects
c)
fingers 
fingers
d)
handle
78.
Always use the right __________ tool for the job.
a)
storage
b)
never
c)
size
d)
behind
79.
Check tools to be sure they are sharp, __________ and in good shape
a)
dirt
b)
clean
c)
oiled
d)
dull
80.
Don't use your __________ to test whether or not a tool is sharp. 
a)
hair
b)
finger
c)
toe
d)
shirt
81.
Be sure the tool handle is fitted __________ and securely. 
a)
loose
b)
tightly
c)
green
d)
slippery
82.
  Don't use a tool that is dull, broken or __________. 
a)
sharp
b)
square
c)
split
d)
defective
83.
Tools should always be carried by the __________. 
a)
bottom
b)
handle
c)
tip
d)
edge
84.
The material should be fastened down so that __________ hands are left free to use the tools.
a)
both
b)
handle
c)
clamp
d)
saw
85.
Plan the work so you can keep your __________ at all times. Plan it so you don't have to over-reach. 
a)
balance
b)
side step
c)
fall
d)
clean
86.
Never lay tools down near the __________ of the bench where they could roll off, or where someone could bump into them. 
a)
front
b)
top
c)
edge
d)
side
87.
.  __________ aim a cutting tool toward yourself or toward anyone 
a)
Always
b)
sometimes
c)
planned
d)
never
88.
 Tools that are not in use should be returned to the assigned __________ area
a)
storage
b)
locker
c)
box
d)
backpack
89.

Tools can be taken from the room

a)

at any time.

b)

when you need it outside

c)

never.

90.

The Belt Disk Sander can be used to sand what type wood?

a)

Painted

b)

Glued

c)

Clean wood only

d)

None of the above

91.

Before starting the drill press, what should be removed from the machine?

a)

Drill bit

b)

Chuck key

c)

Material

d)

None of the above

92.

The Lathe machine is used to …

a)

Turn wood pieces into cylinder shaped projects

b)

Shape wood into bowls, candlesticks, and pens

c)

Spins wood and uses tools to shape wood into cylinder shapes

d)

All the above

93.

The Drill needs to be held _____________________ so that the drill bit does not break.

a)

At a 45 degree angle

b)

Perpendicular to the project

c)

At a 90 degree angle

d)

None of the above

94.

You should always place an ________________ underneath your project when using the drill press to ensure a clean drilled hole on the bottom side of the project.

a)

Metal Plate

b)

Acrylic Slab

c)

Extra Board

d)

None of the above

95.

When sanding on the belt disk sander, the material needs to be …

a)

held in one place

b)

moved in a downward motion against the rotation across the abrasive material

c)

moved in an upward motion going with the rotation across the abrasive material

d)

none of the above

96.

Routers must be …

a)

Unplugged when changing the bits

b)

Material clamped down

c)

All of the above