HBI Safety Talks 33 Table Saw Safety
Assessment
Push sticks shall be used to prevent hands coming within ____ of the blade. - ✔️✔️6
inches
Before using a table saw you should: - ✔️✔️Check it for damage
The blade height should be adjusted to the work stock thickness plus: - ✔️✔️1/4 inch
Always pull the stock through the saw. - ✔️✔️False
You should lock out the power source when changing blades. - ✔️✔️True
Always use the cross-cut guide when ripping stock. - ✔️✔️False
On occasion it may be necessary to use the cross-cut guide and ripping fence at the
same time. - ✔️✔️False
Only two people are allowed in the work zone when a table saw is in operation. -
✔️✔️False
Proper instruction for the use of a table saw should come from: - ✔️✔️The
manufacturer
Before using a table saw you should assure the blade is: - ✔️✔️Both, sharp and snug,
are correct
Assessment
Push sticks shall be used to prevent hands coming within ____ of the blade. - ✔️✔️6
inches
Before using a table saw you should: - ✔️✔️Check it for damage
The blade height should be adjusted to the work stock thickness plus: - ✔️✔️1/4 inch
Always pull the stock through the saw. - ✔️✔️False
You should lock out the power source when changing blades. - ✔️✔️True
Always use the cross-cut guide when ripping stock. - ✔️✔️False
On occasion it may be necessary to use the cross-cut guide and ripping fence at the
same time. - ✔️✔️False
Only two people are allowed in the work zone when a table saw is in operation. -
✔️✔️False
Proper instruction for the use of a table saw should come from: - ✔️✔️The
manufacturer
Before using a table saw you should assure the blade is: - ✔️✔️Both, sharp and snug,
are correct
