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WorksheetsWorkshop Safety and Tool Use Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the first thing you should do before using any hand tool in the workshop after a Teacher demonstration?
Start using it immediately.
Inspect it for any damage.
Ask a friend how to use it.
Use it without any safety gear.
Why is it important to wear safety goggles in the workshop?
To look cool.
To protect your eyes when using electrically powered tools.
To see better in the dark.
To match your outfit.
What should you do if a tool is not working properly?
Try to fix it yourself.
Continue using it until it breaks.
Report it to your class Teacher.
Ignore it and use another tool.
What tool is this?
Tenon Saw
Bow Saw
Hegner Saw
Coping Saw
What is the purpose of a guard on a machine?
To make the machine look better.
To protect the user from moving parts.
To slow down the machine.
To make the machine quieter.
How should you carry sharp tools in the workshop?
In your pocket.
With the sharp end pointing down.
With the sharp end pointing up.
In your hand, swinging them around.
What should you do if you spill oil or any liquid on the workshop floor?
Leave it and hope it dries.
Tell a member of staff and if safe to do so clean it up immediately to prevent slips.
Cover it with a cloth.
Ignore it and continue working.
Why is it important to keep your work area tidy?
To impress your friends.
To prevent accidents and improve efficiency.
To make it easier to find your tools.
To have more space to sit.
What should you do if you notice someone not following safety rules in the workshop?
Ignore them.
Tell them to stop and inform your teacher immediately.
Join them.
Laugh at them.
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when using a saw?
Wearing gloves for protection.
Keeping your fingers away from the blade.
Using the saw with a steady hand.
Touching the saw blade straight after cutting.
How do you hold your piece of wood steady/held firm on the pillar drill bed?
Machine vice
Glue
Double sided tape
Metal working vice
Why should you avoid wearing loose clothing in the workshop?
It can get caught in machines.
It makes you look untidy.
It is uncomfortable.
It is not fashionable.
What should you do if you get a small cut while working in the workshop?
Ignore it and continue working.
Tell a member of staff IMMEDIATLY and at the same time clean it then apply a plaster.
Show it to everyone.
Cover it with a cloth.
What is the correct protective equipment/safety steps to be followed when using the belt sander?
Wear goggles
Wear a dust coat
Tie hair up
Remove any jewellery
What is the only way to learn how to use a new tool or piece of equipment in Design Technology?
Listen to instructions, watch the demonstration, ask any questions if unsure, ask for a refresher as necessary.
Don't listen to instructions, ignore the demonstration, never ask any questions even if unsure, ask for a refresher as necessary.
Watch someone else use it.
Guess how it works.
