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bandsaw safety quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Removing sweatshirts and jewelry as well as tying back long hair should always be done prior to operating the bandsaw.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Setting the safety guard of the bandsaw can be done while the machine is on.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

While cutting with the bandsaw you should never twist, bend or deflect the blade.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The wood should be flat on the table while making cuts with the bandsaw.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Control devices such as push sticks, miter gauges or fences can be used to increase safety of the bandsaw.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

It is safe to use your hands to clean sawdust and scrap wood off the bandsaw while the blade is moving

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Wood should be pushed through the machine at a slow and steady rate.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The safety guard should be set/checked every time you use the machine.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Before using the Band Saw, you should:

a)

Ask for instructor's permission

b)

Remove all jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair.

c)

Wear safety glasses

d)

All of the Above

10.

Before cutting, you should check the material for foreign ____________.

a)

Languages

b)

Objects

c)

Countries

d)

Invaders

11.

Set the blade guard ________ of an inch above the piece to cut.

a)

1/16th

b)

1/4th

c)

5/8th

d)

1/2

12.

Check to see that all safety _________ are in place and in working orders (choose the best answer)

a)

guards

b)

vests

c)

shoes

d)

gloves

13.

You can mark cut lines clearly while you are using the band saw.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What is the minimum distance to keep your fingers away from the band saw while it is moving?

a)

1 inch

b)

2 inches

c)

6 inches

d)

1/2 inch

15.

When you are finished using the Band Saw, you should

a)

A. Turn off the Bandsaw

b)

B. Wait for the Bandsaw to come to a complete stop

c)

C. Clean up all scraps and dust from the Band Saw before you leave it

d)

A, B, & C in that order only

e)

A, B, & C in any order

16.

When holding material to be cut by the Band Saw, you should

a)

A. Hold the material away from the blade before turning it on

b)

B. Hold the material firmly on the table

c)

C. Both A & B

d)

D. None of the Above

17.

When cutting a tight curve, you should:

a)

A. first cut relief cuts

b)

B. Push the work piece slowly without twisting or bending the blade

c)

C. Do Not force the work into the blade

d)

D. All of the above

18.

When cutting on the band saw

a)

Make sure your work is clamped to the table

b)

Stand on the right of the band saw while cutting

c)

Always use a rip fence or a miter gauge

d)

Keep your fingers and thumbs to the side or behind the blade