Woodshop Safety Test Questions & Answers with Verified Answers
Attitude - ANSWER-Horseplay will not be tolerated. This is evidence of poor
safety attitude. Keep your mind on your work. Respect the rights of others and
their property. Clothing and Protective Equipment - ANSWER-Wearing jewelry or
loose clothes in the lab is dangerous. Long hair should be tied back or worn
under a cap to avoid getting it caught in the machinery. Covered toe shoes or
boots with rubber soles should be worn. Always wear proper eye protection
when working in the shop or with power equipment. Ear protection should be
used, equipment can be very loud. Report even the slightest injury. Small cuts
or other minor injuries may become serious if left unattended Fire Prevention -
ANSWER-Before using any equipment, you should know where the fire
extinguishers are located and how to use them. Oily rags must be kept in a
closed metal container to prevent spontaneous combustion. Keep the lids on
finish containers when not in use. Keep liquid finishing supplies in a metal
cabinet. Rules for Working with Power Tools and Machines - ANSWER-Don't use
any equipment unless the instructor is in the classroom. If a machine doesn't
sound right, or if you can see that something is wrong, tell the instructor
immediately. If you have to leave a machine, turn it off and wait till it stops. Pull
the plug, not the cord, when you unplug a machine. Machine guards must be
used at all times to prevent injury. Sharp or pointed tools must be carried with
the point down. When you approach a machine, be sure it is off and that it is
not coasting. Never talk to a person while he/she is operating a machine. While
you are learning to operate power machinery, have the instructor check the
setup before turning the power on. Before working on stock (wood or other
working-pieces), check it for cracks, loose knots, and metal fasteners. Long
stock must be supported when cutting. Wait until the blade stops before
removing any scraps. Make adjustments with the power off and the blade
stopped. Machines should be allowed to reach full speed before starting to cut.
Avoid standing in danger zones. Never place your hand or fingers in line with
any moving parts. When operating a machine, give it all of your attention. Stay
focused. Don't use equipment until the instructor has demonstrated it. The cord
must be disconnected from the power source before changing bit's, belts, or
blades. Never set a hand-held power tool down while it is running or coasting.
Take your time when working with tools. Use only tools that are sharp and in
good condition. Use the right tool for the job. Be sure you have the instructor's
approval to operate the machine Wear appropriate clothing. Remove coats or
jackets, tuck in your tie, and roll up loose sleeves. You must be wide awake and
alert. Never operate a machine when you are very tired or very ill. (This does
not mean a mild headache, etc.) Think through the Safety Rules for Jointer -
ANSWER-Before truing on the machine, make adjustments for depth of cut and
position of fence. Make sure guard is covering the cutter. Do not adjust the out-
feed table or remove guard without the instructor's approval. The maximum
depth cut for jointing an edge is 1/8 in.; for a flat surface, 1/16 in. The in-feed
table should be adjusted for the depth of cut desired. Stock must be at least 12
in. long. Stock to be surfaced must be at least 3/8 in. thick.. Feed the work so
the cutter will cut "with the grain of the wood." Use only stock that is free of
metal, knots, splits, and checks. Always use push blocks or push boards with
smaller boards, when using the jointer. Keep your hands away from the cutter
head even though the guard is in position. Maintain at least a 4 in. margin of
Attitude - ANSWER-Horseplay will not be tolerated. This is evidence of poor
safety attitude. Keep your mind on your work. Respect the rights of others and
their property. Clothing and Protective Equipment - ANSWER-Wearing jewelry or
loose clothes in the lab is dangerous. Long hair should be tied back or worn
under a cap to avoid getting it caught in the machinery. Covered toe shoes or
boots with rubber soles should be worn. Always wear proper eye protection
when working in the shop or with power equipment. Ear protection should be
used, equipment can be very loud. Report even the slightest injury. Small cuts
or other minor injuries may become serious if left unattended Fire Prevention -
ANSWER-Before using any equipment, you should know where the fire
extinguishers are located and how to use them. Oily rags must be kept in a
closed metal container to prevent spontaneous combustion. Keep the lids on
finish containers when not in use. Keep liquid finishing supplies in a metal
cabinet. Rules for Working with Power Tools and Machines - ANSWER-Don't use
any equipment unless the instructor is in the classroom. If a machine doesn't
sound right, or if you can see that something is wrong, tell the instructor
immediately. If you have to leave a machine, turn it off and wait till it stops. Pull
the plug, not the cord, when you unplug a machine. Machine guards must be
used at all times to prevent injury. Sharp or pointed tools must be carried with
the point down. When you approach a machine, be sure it is off and that it is
not coasting. Never talk to a person while he/she is operating a machine. While
you are learning to operate power machinery, have the instructor check the
setup before turning the power on. Before working on stock (wood or other
working-pieces), check it for cracks, loose knots, and metal fasteners. Long
stock must be supported when cutting. Wait until the blade stops before
removing any scraps. Make adjustments with the power off and the blade
stopped. Machines should be allowed to reach full speed before starting to cut.
Avoid standing in danger zones. Never place your hand or fingers in line with
any moving parts. When operating a machine, give it all of your attention. Stay
focused. Don't use equipment until the instructor has demonstrated it. The cord
must be disconnected from the power source before changing bit's, belts, or
blades. Never set a hand-held power tool down while it is running or coasting.
Take your time when working with tools. Use only tools that are sharp and in
good condition. Use the right tool for the job. Be sure you have the instructor's
approval to operate the machine Wear appropriate clothing. Remove coats or
jackets, tuck in your tie, and roll up loose sleeves. You must be wide awake and
alert. Never operate a machine when you are very tired or very ill. (This does
not mean a mild headache, etc.) Think through the Safety Rules for Jointer -
ANSWER-Before truing on the machine, make adjustments for depth of cut and
position of fence. Make sure guard is covering the cutter. Do not adjust the out-
feed table or remove guard without the instructor's approval. The maximum
depth cut for jointing an edge is 1/8 in.; for a flat surface, 1/16 in. The in-feed
table should be adjusted for the depth of cut desired. Stock must be at least 12
in. long. Stock to be surfaced must be at least 3/8 in. thick.. Feed the work so
the cutter will cut "with the grain of the wood." Use only stock that is free of
metal, knots, splits, and checks. Always use push blocks or push boards with
smaller boards, when using the jointer. Keep your hands away from the cutter
head even though the guard is in position. Maintain at least a 4 in. margin of
