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Workshop Safety Exam

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You need to borrow a pencil from someone who is using a tool. What do you do?

a)
Wait for the person to finish using the tool before asking to borrow a pencil
b)
Tap the person on the back gently to get their attention
c)
Talk loudly to the person so they can hear you over the noise of the tool
d)
Take the pencil out of their pocket without saying anything so you don't distract them
2.

You are about to use a tool and forgot to bring goggles with you. What do you do?

a)
Get a pair of goggles
b)
Use the tool anyway
c)
Use the tool but keep your eyes closed
d)
Protect your eyes with one hand and operate the tool with the other hand
3.

You see someone using a tool incorrectly. What do you NOT do?

a)
Leave the person alone because it is not your concern
b)
If the person is not a friend of yours, help the person anyway to use the tool correctly.
c)
Tell the teacher
d)
If the person is a friend of yours, help the person to use the tool correctly
4.

When you see two students horseplaying, you should NOT (a)   .

Choose from the below words
ignore the students
tell them to stop, but only if you are friends
tell the teacher
5.

Someone is right next to you while you are using a tool. What do you do?

a)
Stop using the tool then ask the person to give you space
b)
Leave the tool running and ask the person to give you space
c)
Yell at the person to give you space
d)
Push the person out of your space
6.

You notice a piece of wood on the floor. What do you do? (Best answer)

a)
Pick it up and place it on the table
b)
Kick it out of the way so nobody trips over it.
c)
Leave it on the floor since you did not put it there
d)
Find out who put it there and have them pick it up
7.

You just finished painting your project and now you are waiting for the paint to dry. One way you can keep yourself occupied is to see how flat you can make a pencil by crushing it in the vise.

a)
True
b)
False
8.

You notice there is water on the floor by the sink. Concerned that someone may slip and fall, you can either clean it up yourself or notify the teacher of the unsafe condition.

a)
True
b)
False
9.

You are putting your project pieces together using a hammer and nails. Since you are not using the machines you do not have to wear safety goggles.

a)
True
b)
False
10.

Before you start working you remove your glasses to put on safety goggles. You need your glasses to see properly at all times. In this situation you should put your safety goggles over your glasses.

a)
True
b)
False
11.

A student doesn't follow the safety rules and doesn't think he will get hurt in Tech class. In this situation the student has a poor attitude about safety, which will cause more accidents.

a)
True
b)
False
12.

You are cutting a piece of wood with a saw and the cleanup bell rings. You want to finish the cut so you don't fall behind on your project. In this situation you should press the wood harder against the blade to make the saw cut faster.

a)
True
b)
False
13.

You notice a classmate is not adjusting the safety device on a tool correctly. In this situation you should either demonstrate to the student the correct way to adjust the safety device or notify the teacher of the situation.

a)
True
b)
False
14.

Your friend playfully taps you on the shoulder and runs away. You start to chase him and the teacher sees both of you running. In this situation the student should not chase his friend since running is not allowed in class and you are responsible for your own actions even though your friend started it.

a)
True
b)
False
15.

You are having a conversation with your friend while the teacher is demonstrating how to use a new tool. It is time to use the tool and you are unsure what to do. In this situation you should use the tool anyway to figure out how to use it on your own.

a)
True
b)
False
16.

You are standing near the tool cabinet when your friend asks you to get her a hammer. You make sure no one is near and you gently toss the hammer to your friend. In this situation it is ok to throw a tool since you made sure no one was near and you were helping a friend.

a)
True
b)
False
17.

You notice a screwdriver on the floor near where you are working. Since you did not drop the screwdriver on the floor you should leave it there for the person who did drop it. This statement is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
True
False
18.

Your cleanup job is to sweep the tables. All the dustpans and hand brooms are being used. Since you do not want to get in trouble for not doing your cleanup job, you should use your hand to clean the table.

a)
True
b)
False
19.

You were absent on a day when the teacher demonstrated a new tool. It is time to use the tool for your project. In this situation you should not attempt to use the tool on your own but instead ask the teacher how to use it

a)
True
b)
False
20.

What does a cut line look like?

a)
Dashed line
b)
Solid line
21.

You are the next person on line to use a tool. You notice that the line is long so you step right next to the operator so you can get to the tool quicker when it is your turn. In this situation it is all right to have more than one person in front of the tool.

a)
False
b)
True
22.

Use the image below to answer this question. What type of line is this?

a)
Cut line
b)
Finish line
23.

You are using a saw to cut a small piece of wood off the end. You realize there is not enough wood on one side of the cut line to place your hand. In this situation you should place the hand directly on the cut line. This statement is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
False
True
24.

What does a finish line look like?

a)
Solid line
b)
Dashed line
25.

When completing a safety check, what do you NOT do?

a)
Take off your glasses to put on safety goggles
b)
Tie your hair back
c)
Tuck in your jewelry
d)
Roll up your loose sleeves
26.

You walk over to a tool to cut out your project, realize you forgot your safety goggles and don't want to walk back to get them. In this situation it is OK to cut your wood without your safety goggles as long as you turn your head away from the tool.

a)
False
b)
True
27.

Use the image below to answer this question. What type of line is this?

a)
Finish line
b)
Cut line
28.

You are finished cutting out your project on a tool and turning it off. You notice there are people behind you waiting to use the tool . In this situation it is all right to leave the scrap wood on the tool's table in case the next person needs to use it as a push stick.

a)
False
b)
True
29.

Last period your friend plays a joke on you. While in Tech class you notice an opportunity to get back at them. You plan to take the piece of material that was just cut and hide it on them so they become frustrated and upset. Since you are not actually hurting your friend, it is ok to play this kind of trick in Tech class.

a)
False
b)
True
30.

While working with a tool your friend starts asking you questions about last night's math homework. In this situation you should ignore your friend and not respond so you do not lose your focus on the tool.

a)
True
b)
False
31.

While working with a tool, you start thinking about what you are going to be doing after school. After a moment you regain your focus and continue working with the tool. In this situation it is all right to let your mind wander as long as you regain your focus afterwards.

a)
False
b)
True
32.

When done with the push stick, where should it be stored?

a)
With the machine
b)
Your locker
c)
Give it back to the teacher
d)
On the work table
33.

With all hand positions, what is being used to move the board into the blade?

a)
Your thumbs
b)
Your palm
c)
Your fingertips
d)
Your whole hand
34.

Use the image below to answer this question. What is the name of this hand position?

a)
One hand and a push stick
b)
One hand on each side
c)
Two hands on one side
d)
Two hands on each side
35.

Use the image below to answer this question. What is the name of this hand position?

a)
One hand on each side
b)
Two hands on one side
c)
One hand and a push stick
d)
Two hands on each side
36.

Use the image below to answer this question. What is the name of this hand position?

a)
One hand on each side
b)
Two hands on one side
c)
One hand and a push stick
d)
Two hands on each side
37.

Use the image below to answer this question. When would you use the hand position below?

a)
You can use this hand position any time
b)
When there is enough room to place your hands on both sides of the cut line safely
c)
When there is not enough room to place your hands on both sides of the cut line safely
38.

Use the image below to answer this question. When would you use the hand position below?

a)
You can use this hand position any time
b)
When there is enough room to place your hands on both sides of the cut line safely
c)
When there is not enough room to place your hands on both sides of the cut line safely
39.

Use the image below to answer this question. When would you use the hand position below?

a)
When there is enough room to place your hands on both sides of the cut line safely
b)
You can use this hand position any time
c)
When there is not enough room to place your hands on both sides of the cut line safely
40.

Use the image below to answer this question. Why is this hand position awkward?

a)
Since your hands are so close they act as a pivot point
b)
Since your hands are so wide, they act as a pivot point
c)
Your fingers are close to the cut line
d)
It gives you the most control
41.

For a safety check you need to pull up your hair. Which hair style is not acceptable for a safety check

a)

b)

c)

d)

42.

Match the jewelry pictures with the categories below.

Categorize the following

Tight Watch

Tight bracelet

Short earrings

Dangly bracelet

Long earrings

Rings

Long necklace

Acceptable for Safety Check
Not acceptable for safety check
43.

Check all that apply. When doing a safety check and you are reviewing your clothing, what do you need to be worried about?

a)

Baggy clothes

b)

Unzipped shirt/jacket

c)

Drawstring hoodies

d)

Rolled up sleeves

e)

Hats

44.

Shoes in the shop need to be ​ (a)   with a back, in order to protect your feet.

Choose from the below words
closed toed
high heels
flip flops
slippers
boots
45.

The shoes you wear in the shop need to have two qualities. What are those qualities? Check off all that apply.

a)

Closed toe

b)

With a back

c)

Open toe

d)

High heel

e)

Thin walls

46.

Categorize the shoes below.

Categorize the following

Sneakers

Boots

Hey dudes

Flip flop/slides

High heels

Slippers

Able to be worn in the shop
Not able to be worn in the shop
47.

The shoes you wear in the shop are not meant to protect your feet from something falling on them, they are to protect you from ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
what you step on.
breathing sawdust.
distractions in the shop.
forgetting to put on your safety glasses.
48.

Goggles need to be on which part of your head when tools are being used in the shop?

49.

When do goggles need to be worn in the shop?

a)

When tools are being used or going to be used.

b)

When you need to get your folder out of the locker. (Tools are not being used)

c)

When you turn in paper.

d)

When sitting in the classroom.

50.

If you wear glasses, you need to wear ​ (a)   goggles and glasses. Glasses ​ (b)   , goggles ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
both
help you see
protect your eyes.
neither
either
shade the sun
help you see underwater
protect your clothes
51.

Which part of the safety check did this person not follow?

a)

Clothing

b)

Hair

c)

Goggles

d)

Jewelry

e)

Shoes

52.

Which part of the safety check did this person not follow?

a)

Clothing

b)

They followed the safety check.

c)

Goggles

d)

Jewelry

e)

Shoes

53.

Which part of the safety check did this person not follow?

a)

Clothing

b)

They followed the safety check.

c)

Goggles

d)

Jewelry

e)

Shoes

54.

What should you do if you notice a tool is damaged before using it?

a)

Ignore the damage and continue

b)

Try to fix it yourself

c)

Use it carefully

d)

Report it to the teacher immediately

55.

When is it acceptable to distract someone who is operating a machine in the shop?

a)

If you need help with your project

b)

Never

c)

If you have a quick question

d)

If the machine is turned off

56.

After finishing your work, what is the correct way to leave your workspace?

a)

Clean up all materials and tools

b)

Leave everything as it is

c)

Only put away the tools you used

d)

Wait for someone else to clean up