WorksheetsSafety Test Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
Most accidents in the shop are due to:
Unguarded equipment
Unsafe shop conditions
Unsafe acts by people
Following safety procedures
Before working with any machines, equipment, or power tools in the shop, you must:
Pass a safety test and be sure there's an instructor in the shop
Learn how to turn on the machines
Check each machine by turning it on for a short time
Have prior experience on the machine, equipment, or tool
When there is even the slightest accident, injury, or illness in the shop, you should first:
Tell your instructor
Get the first aid kit and use it
Get the injured person to the nurse
Put a Band-Aid on the injury and continue working
Whenever you find broken tools, an unsafe shop condition, or a machine in need of repair, you should first:
Make the needed repair at once
Use the tool, complete the repair and then report the broken tool
Report the condition to your instructor
Warn your classmates to be careful
Since loose clothing, ties, dangling jewelry and long hair could get caught in moving parts or machines you should:
Get another student to help you
Get your hair cut before using machinery
Stay away from such machinery
Wear properly fitting clothes and tuck in all loose ends before working on a project
To protect your feet from falling objects, spilled acid, or objects on the floor of the shop you should wear:
Sneakers
Sandals
Solid shoes with full tops, preferably with rubber soles and heels
Shoes with full tops and oil resistant soles
When lifting heavy objects, keep your back and head as straight as possible, and use your
Arm muscles
Back muscles
Leg muscles
Stomach muscles
Lifting heavy objects and carrying long pieces should be done by:
More than one person
Someone else
Knocking obstacles out of your way
All of the above
Floors and aisles should be kept clear. Hoses, cords, tools, and jacks must be kept out of passageways to prevent:
Slips and falls
A messy-looking shop
A bad rating by the inspectors
Injuries
To prevent injury to eyes or ear drums from flying particles, an air hose should never be:
Pointed toward yourself or others
Used to clean dust from your clothing
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
In case a fire begins in the shop, you should first:
Know where fire extinguishers are and how to use them
Report the fire and follow only your instructor's directions
Know how to turn off the power machinery
All of the above
Materials or fluids that are flammable or combustible should never be used near sparks or flames. If you do not know whether or not a material is combustible, you should:
Read the label on the container or ask the teacher
Light a match to a small sample of the material or fluid to find out
Ask a more experienced person
All of the above
Paint, plaster, dry wall mud, or varnish spilled on the floor should be cleaned up to prevent:
Fire
Slips and falls
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
Before you leave the area, put all rags containing varnish, paint, solvents, or other similar flammable materials:
In covered material containers
Under the nearest bench
In your pocket
In your locker
When Moving a ladder be sure that:
It is closed
There are no tools or materials left on top of the ladder
Be aware of electrical lines
All of the above
When working with an A frame ladder:
It is acceptable to stand on the top step
It is acceptable for two people to work on the ladder at the same time
It is acceptable for one leg to be broken or uneven
Do not stand on the top two steps as you may loose your balance
Long ladders:
Should be carried by at least two people
Can be used for scaffolding planks
Should not exceed the specified load limit
A and C
When working with A frame step ladders:
All legs must be secure
It must be fully opened and locked
Do not climb on the back side of the ladder
All of the above
When working on or around electrical items use a:
Wood ladder
Metal ladder
Fiberglass ladder
Either a or c
The top of an extension ladder must extend above the roof or platform at least:
30"
6"
Two feet
12"
When working around ladders it is important to
Wear a hard hat
Wear safety goggles
Never work under a ladder if someone is on the ladder
Have someone hold the ladder for you while you are on it
When placing an extension ladder against the wall, the recommended distance from the base of the ladder to the wall is:
1/4 the height
1/3 the height
1/2 the distance
equal distance
When climbing the ladder:
Use both hands
Take one step at a time
Carry tools in tool bags and not your hands
All of the above
Do not lean ladders against:
Windows
Doors
Moveable objects
All of the above
Using the tool of the right size, shape, and recommended "work load" for the job is important. Do not just pick up any available tool to "get by" because:
The wrong tool can slip and hurt you
Over-loading a tool can cause breakage and injury
Both (a) and (b)
It is permissible to use any available tool
Never use chisels, hammers, punches, or any tools with:
(a)
Which is a good safety practice when working with hand tools?
Giving tools to another person by the handles first
Cleaning off greasy handles so they aren't slippery
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
Never carry sharp-edged tools in your pocket or with the point toward your body because:
You'll get hurt if you slip and bump against them
They will ruin your clothes
You'll forget where you left them
Someone else might be injured
Be sure sharp-edged tools are kept sharp because:
A dull tool can slip over the work and injure you
A dull tool needs more pressure and is harder to control, and thus it is more dangerous
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
After making sure your hammer, screwdriver, or file is right for size, type, and sharpness, etc., the next most important thing to check for is
A tight-fitting handle
If anyone else needs the tool
Price
None of the above
When you work with a screwdriver:
Be sure the tip is not worn, chipped, or broken
Hold your work in the palm of your hand
Use any sized tip since it will probably do the job
Keep both hands on the screwdriver
When using a shovel with a cracked, split or loose handle the following can occur:
Blister
Bodily injury
Broken finger nail
Bruised ego
When clamping work never leave a clamp or any other part of your work protruding from the bench because someone could:
When using the miter box:
Release the catches of the miter box to lower the blade
Never place your hands under or near the teeth of the saw
Make sure the blade is sharp
All of the above
When operating power machinery, the first thing to do in an emergency is to:
Turn the power off
Finish the job and then report the trouble
Get away from the machine fast
Notify your instructor
Before leaving a power machine, be sure that:
All parts have stopped moving
The power has been turned off
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
The power must be off when you are oiling, cleaning, or adjusting any power equipment to:
Save electricity
Keep your attention on your work
Prevent catching your hands or clothing in moving parts
None of the above
Before you start a power machine, be sure that you:
Get your instructor's instructions and permission
Check to make sure that guards and safety devices are in place and adjustments are tightly locked;
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
Before you turn on the power to start a machine, be sure:
Any loose tools or other objects are removed from the machine
You are not standing where you could be injured by material thrown by the machine
To check with your instructor
All of the above
When using power tools make sure that the guard is:
Safely out of the way
Always in place
Removed to keep it from binding
Locked open
When a student is using power tools:
Do not in any way distract the operator of the tool
Start and stop the machine for the operator to help the operator
Make sure the operator stands in front of the blade
Let the blade continue to run after the work is finished
When using any portable electric tool, check the electrical plug at the end of the cord to see that the ________ is not broken.
a) Ground prong
b) Switch
c) Handle
d) Cord insulation
To avoid injury from the chuck key or the rotating drill, be sure:
The drill will not be accidentally turned on while you are tightening the chuck
The switch is on before plugging the drill into a wall outlet
The switch is off before plugging into an outlet
Both a and c
When using a heavy-duty drill hold the drill motor with both hands to:
Avoid breaking the drill bit
Avoid drilling an offset hole
Avoid twisting
Control the drill angle
Extension cords should be:
Red in color
Draped across aisles
Checked for worn insulation
Yanked out of the outlet when finished
When using power equipment, be sure your hands and feet are dry.
Be sure your hands and feet are dry when using power equipment.
Wear wet gloves when using power equipment.
Use power equipment with bare feet.
It is safe to use power equipment with wet hands.
Because wet hands and feet invite:
Shocks
Blisters
Dirt
None of the above
While drilling with the electric drill:
Brace yourself well and be ready to release the switch in case the drill grabs
Keep your face away from the drill
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
When drilling a small piece of material:
Hold it in your lap
Never hold it in your hand
Use extra pressure
Use pliers to hold the material
Before working with any machines, equipment, or power tools in the shop, you must:
Pass a safety test and be sure there's an instructor in the shop
Learn how to turn on the machines
Check each machine by turning it on for a short time
Have prior experience on the machine, equipment, or tool
