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WorksheetsGeneral safety practice
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
If you are injured while working you should
keep working
report it to your teacher
tell your parents when you get home
report it to the principal
All students must wear eye protection in the shop area because
it's the state law
the teacher requires each student to wear eye protection
the school board requires eye protection in shop areas
all of the above
The first thing one should do when operating a new tool is
plug in the cord
disassemble it
read the instruction manual
determine if it will pass the "drop test"
If a tool is equipped with a three prong plug and only a two prong receptacle is available one should
cut the ground pin off
install a U-adapter and attach the ear to a known ground
bend the ground plug out of the way
install a U-adapter and remove the grounding ear
Guards on equipment should be
removed if they interfere with your work
kept in place
kept in working order
keep in place AND in working order
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents
an accident-free environment
no problems whatsoever
a "homey" atmosphere
To avoid electric shock AND fires, do not expose electric tools to
damp locations
wet locations
flammable liquids and gases
all of the above
Visitors in the shop should be
kept at a safe distance and not allowed contact with tools
encouraged to participate actively
told to "get out of the shop!"
allowed to operate sharp tools
When not in use, tools
may be left on the bench
should be stored in their proper place
pushed out of the way on the bench
should be left for the instructor to pick up
A tool will do the job better and safer if it
is not forced
is forced
is not sharp
is used on a job for which it isn't designed
Proper apparel is recommended for operating tools
only when the instructor is observing you
at all times
only for apprentices
only when you "feel" is necessary
Safety glasses are required
at all times in the shop area
only when everyone is wearing safety glasses
only when the instructor is observing you
only when you believe the operation would be harmful to your eyes
The cord on a power tool should never
be used to carry the tool
be yanked to remove the plug from the receptacle
all answers are correct
exposed to heat, oil, and sharp edges
When operating power tools the "work"
may be held between your knees to free both hands
may be held by your hands
should be secured with vise or clamp
may be held by another student
Disconnect the cord on a power tool when
the tool is not in use
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc...
servicing the power tool
all of the above
To prevent electric shock one should
use tools with damaged service cords
lean against water pipes
prevent body contact with grounded surfaces
stand in the water
"Chuck" keys and adjusting wrenches
may be left in the tool while it is operating
must be removed before turning on the tool
pose no problem
remove themselves automatically
To avoid accidental starting of power tools
carry the tool with your finger on the switch
remove bits and blades while the tool is "plugged in"
don't carry the tool with your finger on the switch
turn the switch on before "plugging in a tool"
When you are tired
never operate a power tool
operate the tool before you fall asleep
operate the tool until you begin yawning
operate the tool no more than one minute
Maintenance of tools includes
keeping tools sharp, clean, and lubricated
inspection of switches, cords
checking for moving parts for alignment and breakage
all of the above
A double-insulated tool may be "live" if the blade comes in contact with "live" electrical wiring. To decrease the possibility of electric shock you should always
ground yourself
check the work area for "live" wires AND hold the tool by its insulated surfaces when "blind" sawing
hold the tool by its insulated surfaces when "blind" sawing
hold the tool by its insulated surfaces when "blind" sawing
Select the most important safety rule from the answers below
wear proper apparel
wear safety glasses
keep hands away from all moving parts and blades
are all equally important
Students should report all accidents or injuries to the
classroom teacher
other students
principal
nurse
When lifting heavy objects you should
bend over and lift the object
lift by pushing upward with the legs, straighten back to an upright position
lift using your back and shoulders
none of the answers are correct
Help other students finish their project/or task
when a student is carrying a heavy object
when a student is lifting a heavy object
when the teacher instructs you to help
all of the answers are correct
If you are not sure how to use a piece of equipment
ask the teacher for proper instruction
have another student to show you how to use the equipment
don't work on your project
all of the answers are correct
If some of the special jobs in the shop area require special clothing
don't use these areas
use this area regularly
obtain special clothing, keep them clean, neat and buttoned or tied at all times
none of the answers are correct
If a piece of equipment is not working properly you should
use it until it stops
turn it off and leave it off
report the problem to the teacher
leave the room
If a machine needs some minor adjustment you should
only make adjustments after the machine has stopped
adjust it while machine is in motion
stop the machine and have the teacher make the adjustment
all of the answers are correct
If a tool is broken or damaged you should
show it to your teacher
throw it away
try to repair it yourself
place it in the tool storage area
Use portable power tools only
when instructed to do so by your teacher
when you cannot use regular equipment
only if it is equipped with a grounded cord and has a grounded power supply
all of the answers are correct
Your work area must be
cleaned up after your project is completed
neat and clean at all times
cleaned up at the end of the day
none of the answers are correct
You may have the same type of equipment at home as at school. However, before you use school equipment
you must have your teacher's permission
recall how you used the equipment at home
another student may show you the correct method using the equipment
all of the answers are correct
To prevent injury when pushing an object
get help from other students
push with your arms and shoulders
stand away from the object to be moved
keep your back straight, crouch and push using your legs
Wearing long sleeves, neckties, jewelry and loose fitting clothing while operating power machines
is acceptable
must be avoided
requires permission from the teacher
none of the answers are correct
When carrying a heavy or awkward object, such as materials / stock
keep your back as straight as possible
grasp the load firmly and close to the object
get help if the load is too heavy
always make sure you have a safe footing
When using sharp-edged tools you should
cut away from your body
cut toward your body
wear cut resistant gloves
cut in any direction
When cutting, chiseling, or gouging wood stock you should
hold it tight in your hand
have another student hold it
put it in a vise
lay it on a table
If you need to operate a hand power tool you should
experiment until you figure out how it works
pass the safety test and obtain permission
ask another student how it works
have another student do your work
When working in the shop you should
wear safety glasses at all times
wear safety glasses if they don't obstruct your vision
wear safety glasses only when drilling
wear safety glasses only when sanding
If the material being worked on is small you should
hold it in your hand
have another student hold it
lay it on a table
put it in a vise
