WorksheetsYear 7 Health and Safety Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What should you do before using any tool or machine?
Just start using it
Ask a friend for help
Get permission and training from the teacher
Try it out on your own
Why is it important to keep the workshop tidy?
It looks nicer
To prevent accidents and injuries
The teacher likes it that way
So it's easier to find tools
If you spill something on the floor, what should you do?
Leave it and tell the teacher later
Clean it up immediately and inform the teacher
Ignore it—someone else will clean it
Cover it with a cloth
What should you do if you don’t know how to use a tool safely?
Give it a try anyway
Watch someone else and copy them
Ask the teacher for help
Guess and hope for the best
Why is it important to walk and not run in the workshop?
So you don’t bump into things and cause accidents
Running makes you tired
It’s the rule
The floor is too slippery
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
A type of saw
A workshop tool
A safety rule
Why should you wear safety goggles when using machines?
To look cool
To protect your eyes from dust and flying debris
To help you see better
To keep your teacher happy
What should you do with long hair before using machines?
Leave it loose
Tuck it into your jumper
Tie it back
Put a hat on
Why should you wear an apron in the workshop?
It looks professional
To protect your clothes and body
It makes you work faster
The teacher said so
What should you do if your safety goggles are scratched and hard to see through?
Keep wearing them
Take them off
Ask the teacher for a replacement
Wipe them with a dirty rag
Why should you use a bench hook when sawing?
To protect the table
To help hold the wood steady
To cut faster
It’s just a rule
How should you hold a saw when using it?
With one hand on the handle and the other hand on the blade
Firmly with both hands
With one hand on the handle and your other hand keeping the wood steady
Any way you like
What must be clamped down before using a jigsaw?
Your safety goggles
The piece of wood
The saw itself
Your hand
Why should you never touch the blade after cutting with a jigsaw?
It might be dirty
It could still be moving and very hot
It’s bad luck
The teacher will get angry
Where should your fingers be when using a jigsaw?
Near the blade
On the blade
Away from the blade
Right next to the cutting line
What should you wear when using the pillar drill?
Gloves
A helmet
Safety goggles
Nothing special
Why should you always use a clamp or vice when drilling?
To hold the wood steady and prevent accidents
To make the drill look cooler
So the drill works faster
The teacher says so
What should you do before turning on the pillar drill?
Make sure the drill bit is secure
Push the wood against the drill bit
Put your fingers close to the drill
Shake the machine
Why is dust dangerous in the workshop?
It makes things messy
It can be harmful if breathed in
It makes tools dirty
It’s annoying
What should you do if a lot of dust is created when sanding?
Work faster
Wear a dust mask and use extraction
Ignore it
Blow it away
Why should you never distract someone using a machine?
They might make a mistake and get injured
It’s fun to see their reaction
They should be paying attention
Machines are noisy
What should you do if you see someone using a tool incorrectly?
Ignore them
Tell them to stop and show them how to use it
Tell the teacher immediately
Take the tool away from them
If a tool or machine is broken, what should you do?
Keep using it carefully
Tell the teacher immediately
Try to fix it yourself
Put it away and use another one
What is the correct way to carry sharp tools like chisels or saws?
In your pocket
In your hand, pointing upwards
In your hand, pointing downwards
Running with them carefully
Why should you use a vice or clamp when cutting wood?
To keep the wood steady and prevent slipping
So it looks professional
To make cutting faster
To protect the table
What should you do if a file has no handle?
Use it anyway
Ask for a new handle before using it
Hold the rough end carefully
Wrap it in a cloth
Why should you always cut away from your body when using a craft knife?
To keep the blade sharp
To avoid cutting yourself
It makes cutting easier
So you can see better
Why should you never use a jigsaw without teacher supervision?
It’s against the rules
It can be dangerous if used incorrectly
It makes loud noises
It’s difficult to turn on
What should you check before plugging in a jigsaw?
That the blade is sharp
That your hands are dry
That the power cable is not damaged
All of the above
What should you do if the jigsaw blade breaks while cutting?
Try to fix it yourself
Stop using it and tell the teacher
Keep using it carefully
Shake the machine to remove the broken blade
What should you always do before using the pillar drill?
Check that the drill bit is tight and secure
Hold the wood with your hands
Turn it on first and then adjust it
Wear gloves for protection
Why should you never wear gloves when using the pillar drill?
They could get caught in the spinning drill bit
They make your hands too warm
The teacher says so
It makes the machine slower
What should you do if your wood starts spinning while using the pillar drill?
Hold it down with your hands
Turn off the machine immediately and ask for help
Drill faster to finish quickly
Ignore it and keep going
How can you reduce the amount of dust when sanding?
Sand as fast as possible
Use a dust extractor or vacuum
Blow the dust away with your mouth
Wipe it with a cloth
Why should you wear a dust mask when sanding?
To look professional
To stop dust from getting in your lungs
To keep your face clean
So the teacher doesn’t tell you off
