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WorksheetsGeneral Shop Safety (Fall)
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following is the most appropriate type of PPE for protecting your eyes while woodworking?
Safety goggles
Sunglasses
Reading glasses
Contact lenses
When working in a woodshop, why is it important to wear hearing protection?
To prevent dust from entering your ears
To avoid hearing loss from loud machinery
To keep your ears warm
To improve concentration
Which type of footwear is recommended for safety in a metal shop?
Open-toed sandals
Sneakers
Steel-toed boots
Flip-flops
What is the primary reason for wearing a dust mask while sanding wood?
To keep your face warm
To prevent inhalation of harmful dust particles
To look professional
To avoid bad smells
Which of the following PPE is essential for protecting your hands while handling sharp metal objects?
Latex gloves
Leather gloves
Woolen gloves
Plastic gloves
Why is it important to wear a face shield in addition to safety goggles when grinding metal?
To protect your face from sparks and debris
To improve visibility
To keep your face cool
To look more professional
What type of eye protection should be worn when using a table saw?
Prescription glasses
Safety goggles or a face shield
Sunglasses
No eye protection is needed
Which of the following is NOT a reason to wear proper footwear in a woodshop?
To protect your feet from falling objects
To prevent slipping on sawdust
To keep your feet warm
To avoid stepping on sharp objects
What is the main purpose of wearing gloves while handling chemicals in a metal shop?
To keep your hands warm
To protect your hands from chemical burns
To improve grip
To avoid getting your hands dirty
Which of the following PPE is necessary to protect your lungs from fine wood dust?
Ear plugs
Dust mask or respirator
Safety goggles
Hard hat
Why should you avoid wearing loose clothing in a woodshop or metal shop?
It can get caught in machinery
It is uncomfortable
It looks unprofessional
It can cause overheating
What is the best type of footwear to wear in a woodshop to prevent injuries?
Barefoot
Open-toed sandals
Closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles
High heels
If you get injured but are still feeling ok, do you still need to report it?
Yes
No
Maybe
Proper footwear for the woodshop is:
Work boots
Any type of shoe
Shoes must cover the toes, heel, and top of the foot
Equipment and tools available for you to use are:
Only tools and machines that I have been instructed in how to use.
Any tool in the shop
Any tool or machine that I can figure out how to use.
The FIRST priority when working at a machine is:
That I don't make any mistakes
That I watch other people around me
That I am always thinking about safety
I understand that if I do not follow the safety rules and procedures I will:
Greatly increase the possibility of injury.
Lose my privilege to work on machines.
All of the above.
Choose ALL things that would be appropriate when asked to clean up.
Start cleaning immediately
Sweep up the floors
Put one last nail into my project
Help a classmate clean up their project
Hang tools back in proper area
If I see a classmate violating a safety rules, I can..
call them out loudly in a rude way
politely remind them to follow the safety rules
throw safety glasses at them
also ignore safety rules
When operating the miter saw, ensure:
There is no space between the board and the fence
You are wearing eye protection.
You let the blade do the work (don't try to cut too fast).
All of the above
Which type of tools can cause abrasions, muscle sprains, and even amputations?
Garden tools
Manual tools
Basic tools
Power tools
Is the "Shop Area" dangerous?
Yes
No
Maybe So
No idea
Never enter the shop ....
in open toed shoes, like slides.
without safety glasses.
before 2pm
until given permission.
Always get the instructor’s permission before ______________________.
Entering the workshop
Using the equipment
All the above
Always tell the _____________ when a piece of equipment is not working properly or broken.
Classmate
Instructor
Parent
None of the above
Why is it everyone's job to clean up the woodshop?
Saw dust and wood scrap create slipping hazards
To leave the shop clean for the next class
To help classmates move to the next step of the project
Why do we have a "no horseplay" rule in our shop? (mark ALL answers that apply)
There are lots of hazards in our room and an accident can occur easily if we horseplay.
Horseplay can cause injury to myself and others.
Horseplay causes accidents
Horseplay is immature and I'm expected to act accordingly.
Which of the following acts are considered "Horseplay" (select all that apply)
Running around the shop
Tightening a vice to break a pen
Having a "Sword Fight" with rulers
Following the instructions on your project sheet
Hiding another students project
Disturbing another student while he is working is:
helpful
poor manners
dangerous
a normal practice
Safe shop practices protect who?
the instructor
the superintendent
himself/herself
himself/herself and others
When is the best time to remove jewelry, and/or remove or adjust lose clothing?
before operating any machine
during operation of the machine
after operating a machine
only when assisting the instructor
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?
instructor
shop foreman
other students
custodian
Who is responsible for wearing safety glasses when in the shop?
everyone
students only
visitors only
instructors only
Scarlett, Kai, and Hannah are about to start their shift at a local woodworking shop. What should they always wear when working to ensure their safety?
behind
clean
eye protection
fingers
Mia, Grace, and Scarlett are working on a school project to build a model of a skyscraper. As the safety officer of the project, you are asked to provide PPE to all team members. What does PPE stand for?
Personal Professional Engineer.
Professional Protective Engineer.
Professional Protective Equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment.
