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Safety

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Eye protection such as safety glasses must be worn:

a)

Only when operating power equipment

b)

At all times when in the shop

c)

Only for those students who do not already wear prescription glasses

d)

When you want to

2.

If you find a power tool with a damaged power cord or with a switch that does not work, 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, as it does not work

d)

Report the defect to the instructor after you have finished using the tool

3.

When disconnecting portable power tools from a power receptacle, you should:

a)

Remove your safety glasses to better see the cord end

b)

Not remove it, but leave it plugged in

c)

Pull on the plug end, and not the cord

d)

Pull on the cord, and not the plug end

4.

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 clothing does not need special attention

c)

Long sleeves and loose clothing must be rolled up and tucked in, but long hair is not a problem

d)

Long sleeves and loose hair and jewelry are not safety hazards, as all machines have the necessary safety guards to keep them from becoming tangled in a moving part

5.

An ‘Operator Zone” refers to:

a)

The area of the shop floor where all students except the machine operator must stand

b)

The area next to the telephone in case there is a need to call for emergency help

c)

The area of the shop floor where the machine operator only should stand

d)

The floor space around the instructor’s desk

6.

 “Forcing” your work into a machine means that you are ­­­ (a)   it too hard.

7.

It is dangerous to use a hammer with a loose handle because the hammer head

     may (a)   .

8.

Paint, enamel, lacquer or solvents must not be used near flames or sparks

    because they are (a)   .

9.

Before using any power machine, for the first time, you must get the

   permission of your (a)   .

10.

The color ‘Orange’ on machine parts means the parts are (a)   .

11.

True or False: Hot metal thrown into water in order to cool it off can create steam hot

                   enough to burn skin.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or False: When working in the lab you must always wear your safety glasses.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

True or False: Smashing hammers together will not cause damage.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

True or False: Since the blade is about to stop it is ok to place your hand near the blade.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False: Checking the machine before you start is good safety practice.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

True or False: Wearing open toed shoes is safe in the lab area.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

When why oily rags or rags soaked in paint and other solvents must be stored in a metal, air-tight container when not in use to:

a)

Prevent solvent oxidation

b)

Prevent possible spontaneous combustion

c)

Prevent the possible spread of fire

d)

All of the above

18.

If a tool is broken:

a)

You should try and repair it yourself

b)

You could get your friend who likes fixing things to fix it

c)

You should report the broken tool immediately to the teacher

d)

you should try and use it anyway (like rebooting a computer to fix a problem)

19.

OSHA is responsible for?

a)

medical care

b)

food inspection

c)

traffic of airplanes and helicopters

d)

worker safety and health protection

20.

Employers of _______or more employees must maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses?

a)

2

b)

5

c)

8

d)

11

21.

Which of the following is NOT performed by OSHA?

a)

Encourages employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards and implement new or improve existing safety and health programs

b)

Develops and enforces mandatory job safety and health standards

c)

Fixes safety hazards and health violations during inspections of facilities

d)

Provides assistance, training and other support programs to help employers and workers

22.

Section 11(c) of the OSH Act gives workers the right to seek safe and healthful conditions on the job without being disciplined or fired.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Depends

d)

Sometimes