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WorksheetsSOMA Cube Safety Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 19mins
More injuries in school shops are caused by hand tools than by power tools.
TRUE
FALSE
Hardwoods come from what type of tree?
Oak
Pine
Cedar
Spruce
Hardwoods typically are used for furniture and flooring
TRUE
FALSE
What type of wood will we use the soma cube project?
Birch
Pine
Evergreen
Maple
What type of cut will we use for this project?
Rip cut
Cross cut
What determines the direction a saw cuts?
Kerf
Teeth
Jaw
Speed
What is the thickness of the blade called?
Kerf
Grain
Teeth
Kip
What should be worn at all times while tools are being used in our shop?
jackets
sandals
A smile
Safety Glasses
It is okay to rush in the shop, if the project is due soon and you need to finish in time.
TRUE
FALSE
Should you cut away from your body or towards it?
away
towards
Can you wear sandals when we are working in the shop?
Yes
No
What should be done if a tool is damaged or broken?
show your friend and ask to use their tool
report it right away
throw it away
use it anyway
Don't distract others while they are using a tool.
TRUE
FALSE
How far should your hands and fingers be from any cutting edge?
At least 4 inches
There is no specific distance
At least 2 inches
1 inch away
What will happen if you intentionally use a tool incorrectly?
I will lose tool privileges and get a card signature
Mrs. Luckett will high five you
I will lose tool privileges
nothing
I don't have to report an injury if it is really small and is not a big deal.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the purpose of using a miter box?
There is no purpose
To protect your hands
To make straight cuts
To make angled cuts
What will we use to make sure the miter box doesn't move when we are using it?
glue
our hand
paper weight
vice
Where should your fingers be when cutting pieces with the hand saw?
a safe distance away
on the vice
on the wood piece
1 inch away
How do you prevent the saw from jumping or binding when you cut?
Begin at a moderate speed
Move the saw back and forth quickly
Begin slowly
A saw can't jump
What do you do when you finish making your cut?
Announce to everyone you know how to use a saw
start cutting the next piece
put your saw away
move your piece and clear the saw dust
What is the purpose of a vise or clamp?
to lock your piece to the workbench forever
used to hold workpieces in place
there is no purpose
what is a vice or clamp?
What are you allowed to put in a clamp or vise?
your friends belongings
your hand
whatever you want
Approved materials
What do you need to remember when removing and putting away a vice or clamp?
carefully loosen
support with two hands
pull it off the workbench
you never remove a vice or clamp
What does it mean if sandpaper is labeled with a low number?
The lower the number the rougher it is
The lower the number the smoother it is
The lower the number the better quality it is
The lower the number the more detailed it is
What type of tools can be used for sanding?
Sanding bark
sanding blocks
sanding towel
None of these
What is a possible injury connected to using sandpaper?
No injuries can occur using sandpaper
scraping skin away if you are not careful
cutting your finger off
getting sand in your eyes
How would you use the sandpaper if you wanted a flat smooth surface?
You don't need sandpaper for flat smooth surfaces.
Have a neighbor hold the sandpaper while you sand the corners of your workpiece
Hold the sandpaper in your hand and move it over the area you want flat
Lay the sandpaper flat on the table & move the workpiece evenly across the surface
What would you do if you scratched the surface of the workbench?
Tell your friends
Report any damage no matter how small
Try to hide the damage
Pretend it never happened
What is a potential safety risk related to our workbenches?
The space you have to work
The people at your table
The tools
Your vice not being secure
What are the lockers under the workbench for?
Storing projects
snacks
tools
your backpack
You must ask before using any tool in the shop
False
True
There is no horse play in the shop
True
False
Eye protection is required at all times
False
True
Do not talk to or disturb people using any tool
True
False
Always listen and follow the instructor's directions
True
False
