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General Shop Safety (Fall)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the most appropriate type of PPE for protecting your eyes while woodworking?

a)

Safety goggles

b)

Sunglasses

c)

Reading glasses

d)

Contact lenses

2.

When working in a woodshop, why is it important to wear hearing protection?

a)

To prevent dust from entering your ears

b)

To avoid hearing loss from loud machinery

c)

To keep your ears warm

d)

To improve concentration

3.

Which type of footwear is recommended for safety in a metal shop?

a)

Open-toed sandals

b)

Sneakers

c)

Steel-toed boots

d)

Flip-flops

4.

What is the primary reason for wearing a dust mask while sanding wood?

a)

To keep your face warm

b)

To prevent inhalation of harmful dust particles

c)

To look professional

d)

To avoid bad smells

5.

Which of the following PPE is essential for protecting your hands while handling sharp metal objects?

a)

Latex gloves

b)

Leather gloves

c)

Woolen gloves

d)

Plastic gloves

6.

Why is it important to wear a face shield in addition to safety goggles when grinding metal?

a)

To protect your face from sparks and debris

b)

To improve visibility

c)

To keep your face cool

d)

To look more professional

7.

What type of eye protection should be worn when using a table saw?

a)

Prescription glasses

b)

Safety goggles or a face shield

c)

Sunglasses

d)

No eye protection is needed

8.

Which of the following is NOT a reason to wear proper footwear in a woodshop?

a)

To protect your feet from falling objects

b)

To prevent slipping on sawdust

c)

To keep your feet warm

d)

To avoid stepping on sharp objects

9.

What is the main purpose of wearing gloves while handling chemicals in a metal shop?

a)

To keep your hands warm

b)

To protect your hands from chemical burns

c)

To improve grip

d)

To avoid getting your hands dirty

10.

Which of the following PPE is necessary to protect your lungs from fine wood dust?

a)

Ear plugs

b)

Dust mask or respirator

c)

Safety goggles

d)

Hard hat

11.

Why should you avoid wearing loose clothing in a woodshop or metal shop?

a)

It can get caught in machinery

b)

It is uncomfortable

c)

It looks unprofessional

d)

It can cause overheating

12.

What is the best type of footwear to wear in a woodshop to prevent injuries?

a)

Barefoot

b)

Open-toed sandals

c)

Closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles

d)

High heels

13.

If you get injured but are still feeling ok, do you still need to report it?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

14.

Proper footwear for the woodshop is:

a)

Work boots

b)

Any type of shoe

c)

Shoes must cover the toes, heel, and top of the foot

15.

Equipment and tools available for you to use are:

a)

Only tools and machines that I have been instructed in how to use.

b)

Any tool in the shop

c)

Any tool or machine that I can figure out how to use.

16.

The FIRST priority when working at a machine is:

a)

That I don't make any mistakes

b)

That I watch other people around me

c)

That I am always thinking about safety

17.

I understand that if I do not follow the safety rules and procedures I will:

a)

Greatly increase the possibility of injury.

b)

Lose my privilege to work on machines.

c)

All of the above.

18.

Choose ALL things that would be appropriate when asked to clean up.

a)

Start cleaning immediately

b)

Sweep up the floors

c)

Put one last nail into my project

d)

Help a classmate clean up their project

e)

Hang tools back in proper area

19.

If I see a classmate violating a safety rules, I can..

a)

call them out loudly in a rude way

b)

politely remind them to follow the safety rules

c)

throw safety glasses at them

d)

also ignore safety rules

20.

When operating the miter saw, ensure:

a)

There is no space between the board and the fence

b)

You are wearing eye protection.

c)

You let the blade do the work (don't try to cut too fast).

d)

All of the above

21.

Which type of tools can cause abrasions, muscle sprains, and even amputations?

a)

Garden tools

b)

Manual tools

c)

Basic tools

d)

Power tools

22.

Is the "Shop Area" dangerous?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe So

d)

No idea

23.

Never enter the shop ....

a)

in open toed shoes, like slides.

b)

without safety glasses.

c)

before 2pm

d)

until given permission.

24.

Always get the instructor’s permission before ______________________.

a)

Entering the workshop

b)

Using the equipment

c)

All the above

25.

Always tell the _____________ when a piece of equipment is not working properly or broken.

a)

Classmate

b)

Instructor

c)

Parent

d)

None of the above

26.

Why is it everyone's job to clean up the woodshop?

a)

Saw dust and wood scrap create slipping hazards

b)

To leave the shop clean for the next class

c)

To help classmates move to the next step of the project

27.

Why do we have a "no horseplay" rule in our shop? (mark ALL answers that apply)

a)

There are lots of hazards in our room and an accident can occur easily if we horseplay.

b)

Horseplay can cause injury to myself and others.

c)

Horseplay causes accidents

d)

Horseplay is immature and I'm expected to act accordingly.

28.

Which of the following acts are considered "Horseplay" (select all that apply)

a)

Running around the shop

b)

Tightening a vice to break a pen

c)

Having a "Sword Fight" with rulers

d)

Following the instructions on your project sheet

e)

Hiding another students project

29.

Disturbing another student while he is working is:

a)

helpful

b)

poor manners

c)

dangerous

d)

a normal practice

30.

Safe shop practices protect who?

a)

the instructor

b)

the superintendent

c)

himself/herself

d)

himself/herself and others

31.

When is the best time to remove jewelry, and/or remove or adjust lose clothing?

a)

before operating any machine

b)

during operation of the machine

c)

after operating a machine

d)

only when assisting the instructor

32.

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?

a)

instructor

b)

shop foreman

c)

other students

d)

custodian

33.

Who is responsible for wearing safety glasses when in the shop?

a)

everyone

b)

students only

c)

visitors only

d)

instructors only

34.

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?

a)

behind 

b)

clean

c)

eye protection

d)

fingers

35.

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?

a)

Personal Professional Engineer.

b)

Professional Protective Engineer.

c)

Professional Protective Equipment.

d)

Personal Protective Equipment.