WorksheetsSafety with Tools and Equipment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the safest way to use a hot glue gun in a classroom setting?
Hold the glue gun by the nozzle for better control
Always rest the glue gun on its stand when not in use
Leave the glue gun plugged in and unattended
Touch the melted glue to check if it’s hot
When using a sharp craft knife, what should you always do?
Cut towards your body for more strength
Use a cutting mat underneath your work
Hold the material in your hand while cutting
Leave the blade exposed when not in use
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when using a drill?
Wear safety glasses
Secure your material with a clamp
Hold the material with your hand while drilling
Check the drill bit is tight before use
What should you do if hot glue gets on your skin?
Wipe it off quickly with a tissue
Immediately run the area under cold water
Rub it with your hand to remove it
Ignore it and keep working
Why is it important to tie back long hair when using equipment like drills or glue guns?
To look neat and tidy
To prevent hair from getting caught in moving parts
To keep hair out of your face
To avoid getting glue in your hair
Which of the following is the correct way to pass a pair of scissors to someone?
Hand them with the blades open
Pass them handle-first
Toss them gently
Place them on the floor for the other person to pick up
What is the main reason for wearing safety glasses when using power tools?
To look professional
To protect your eyes from flying debris
To see better
To keep dust out of your hair
If you notice a frayed power cord on a piece of equipment, what should you do?
Use it carefully
Tell your teacher or supervisor immediately
Tape it up and keep using it
Ignore it
When using a hot glue gun, what should you do before changing the glue stick?
Unplug the glue gun and let it cool down
Pull out the old stick while the gun is hot
Push the new stick in with your finger
Use pliers to force the stick in
What is the best way to store sharp tools when not in use?
Leave them on the workbench
Store them in a designated container or toolbox
Put them in your pocket
Place them on the floor
Why should you never wear loose clothing or jewellery when operating machinery?
It looks unprofessional
It can get caught in moving parts and cause injury
It gets dirty easily
It makes you work slower
What should you do before using any equipment for the first time?
Guess how it works
Ask for instructions or read the manual
Watch someone else and copy them
Try all the buttons to see what happens
If you drop a sharp tool, what is the safest thing to do?
Try to catch it quickly
Let it fall and pick it up after it lands
Kick it away from your feet
Ignore it
What is the correct way to dispose of broken or blunt blades?
Throw them in the regular rubbish bin
Place them in a designated sharps container
Leave them on the workbench for someone else to find
Hide them in a drawer
Why is it important to keep your workspace clean and organised when building projects?
It makes your project look better
It reduces the risk of accidents and injuries
It impresses your teacher
It helps you finish faster
