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General Safety Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If a student does not understand a certain operation or tool, he/she should

a)

Proceed with caution.

b)

Get help from another student.

c)

Complete a shop requisition form.

d)

Get help from the instructor or do not proceed.

2.

If the instructor leaves the shop area during lab work, you should

a)

Discontinue use of machines and tools until the instructor returns.

b)

Ask another student for any cutting help you may need.

c)

Students may leave if the instructor is gone for more than five minutes.

d)

Start Break Dancing

3.

While anyone is working in the shop approved eye protection must be worn:

a)

Only when you are using a machine.

b)

At all times when in the shop.

c)

Only when asked by the instructor.

d)

At all times except when reading blueprints or project plans.

4.

Those students allowed in safety zones when machines are in operation are:

a)

The operator of the machine and one bystander.

b)

Operator of the machine and helper requested by the operator.

c)

Operator of the machine and no more than three observers.

d)

All of the above.

5.

Because some machines pose a threat of a 'kick back' or throwing debris, it is important to:

a)

Avoid standing behind material being cut.

b)

Avoid standing in any 'kick-back' zone.

c)

Warn helpers and surrounding students against standing in the 'kick-back' zone.

d)

All of these

6.

Oily or greasy rags should be:

a)

Rolled in a tight bundle and stored.

b)

Thrown in the trash.

c)

Placed in a metal-covered container.

d)

Saved to be used in the paint room.

7.

When moving long or heavy objects, always:

a)

Quietly move about the shop to avoid startling fellow students.

b)

Get help, alert the class, and have a path prepared.

c)

Have all students stop working and help.

d)

Get a cart or hand truck from the custodian.

8.

If liquid or material is spilled on the floor,

a)

Ignore it and hope it goes away.

b)

Put out a warning sign until cleanup.

c)

Clean it up immediately.

d)

Inform the shop foreman.

9.

If someone is operating a machine, do not:

a)

Talk to the machine operator.

b)

Distract the machine operator.

c)

Push the machine operator.

d)

All of the above.

10.

If any tool or machine makes unusual noises or does not function properly:

a)

Firmly strike the malfunctioning part with a blunt object.

b)

Turn off the machine and inform the instructor.

c)

Continue use but with caution.

d)

Place an earplug in each ear, hold your mouth just right and soldier on.

11.

In case of an injury, students should *

a)

Cry and lay on the floor until someone notices.

b)

Turn off the machine, if possible, and notify the instructor.

c)

Rub some dirt on it and walk it off.

d)

Get a band-aid and keep working.

12.

Prior to making adjustments on power machines, be sure the:

a)

Power is on.

b)

Guards are in position.

c)

Power is on and the blade or cutter is at a complete stop.

d)

Power is off and unplugged if possible.

13.

When working around machinery, always arrange hair and clothing:

a)

Attractively

b)

In the rest room.

c)

In a manner not to get caught in machinery.

d)

Before class starts.

14.

Compressed air should never be___

a)

pointed toward bare skin or the head area.

b)

used to clean off your project.

c)

used to power the nail gun.

d)

used for spraying finish.

15.

Who is ultimately responsible for your safety?

a)

The Instructor

b)

Me

c)

Classmates

d)

No one

16.

It's okay to use tools in the shop when

a)

You have passed the safety tests and been approved by the Instructor.

b)

Someone at home or another student taught you.

c)

Whenever you want, it's not that hard to figure out.

d)

Only when the Instructor is gone.

17.

When Mr. Blazina is out of the room or gone for the day, students may use power tools

a)

If the substitute says it's okay

b)

Students are not allowed to use power tools when Mr. Blazina is gone, no exceptions

c)

Whenever I want, you're not the boss of me

d)

As long as my friend says it's okay

18.

When using a cutting tool, you should cut

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Away from yourself

d)

Toward yourself

19.

When sanding, you should always wear (select all that apply)

a)

Dust Mask

b)

Eye Protection

c)

Crocs

d)

Appropriate Clothing

20.

Hitting two hammers together is very dangerous

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What is the safest way to hand a sharp tool to another person?

a)

Get help, alert the class, have a path prepared.

b)

Pass the blade first.

c)

Set the tool down and let them pick it up. Or hand it handle first.

d)

You should never hand a tool to another person.

22.

Screwdrivers should be used for *

a)

driving screws

b)

to pry pieces apart

c)

split joints

d)

as a short sword

23.

If a hammer has a loose head, you should:

a)

keep going until it falls off

b)

hit the head with another hammer

c)

hit the handle on the ground to tighten the head

d)

give the broken tool to the instructor

24.

Before using any tool you should

a)

inspect the tool for damage

b)

make sure it matches your shoes

c)

get to work right away

d)

ask a friend to look at the tool

25.

Tape measures should never be

a)

carried on your belt

b)

pulled completely out

c)

left unattended

d)

trusted

26.

A dull blade is safer than a sharp blade.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Hand tools cannot cause serious injury.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

When working with stains, paint, and thinners, it's very important to

a)

Wear appropriate PPE such as gloves and eye protection

b)

Wear ear protection

c)

Smear it around on your face

d)

Wear nice clothes

29.

How should rags and towels used for oils, paints and thinners should be disposed of?

a)

Thrown in the garbage

b)

Left on the counter

c)

Placed in the fireproof storage can with the lid closed

d)

Put in your locker

30.

When working with rotating tools, such as drills or sanders, you should:

a)

Wear gloves

b)

Tie back loose clothing and hair

c)

Wear Safety Crocs

d)

Hold the workpiece with your hand

31.

When drilling, the workpiece should be

a)

secured with a clamp

b)

held in place with your hand

c)

held in place by another student

d)

let spin if it wants

32.

Ear protection needs to be used

a)

if the fire alarm goes off

b)

only when you feel like it

c)

at all times, no matter what

d)

when there is loud noise or constant background noise

33.

Hearing damage will heal over time.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

One of the best ways to avoid injury in the shop is:

a)

Yell loudly whenever there is a problem

b)

Keep the work area clean

c)

Wait for the instructor to inspect the work area

d)

Do an interpretive dance to scare away the evil spirits

35.

Appropriate footwear in the shop are

a)

Safety Crocs

b)

Closed toe shoes

c)

Glide sandals

d)

Slippers

36.

If you need to talk to another student or the Instructor when they are working, you should

a)

Yell to get their attention

b)

Throw something like a piece of paper or scrap wood

c)

Tap them on the shoulder

d)

Stand where you can be seen and wait until they are finished or you are noticed

37.

When working with stains, paint, or paint thinners, they should be applied:

a)

In the main shop area

b)

In a well-ventilated area

c)

Outside in direct sunlight

d)

Anywhere I want, because I am just too cool and nothing can hurt me.

e)

Other: ___________________________

38.

The direction of cutting teeth and sanding discs is very important and should be checked each time the machine is used.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

When moving long pieces of material, or large objects you should

a)

move it by yourself

b)

Get another person to help

c)

Throw it across the room a little bit at a time

d)

slide it across the floor, inch by inch

40.

The direction of the teeth on a saw is not important; they work either way.

a)

True

b)

False