General Shop Safety Test Questions With All
Correct & Verified Answers
1. You must immediately report all injuries, no matter how
small, to: Correct answer-Your instructor.
2. You must wear approved eye protection: Correct answer-At all times in shop area.
3. True or False: Before entering the shop, you should
always take safety steps such as: secure loose clothing,
remove loose jewelry, roll up long sleeves, and tuck in or tie back long hair Correct answer-True
4. True or False: The 'Operator Zone' or 'Safety Zone' on
the floor around each machine refers to the area where the machine operator can stand. Correct
answer-True
5. How many people are allowed inside the Operator or
Safety Zone at one time? Correct answer-1
6. When you see a damaged tool or other unsafe condition in the shop: Correct answer-Inform
your instructor immediately.
7. Rags containing combustible chemicals (chemicals that
can catch fire) must be: Correct answer-Disposed of in an approved covered metal container.
8. Before using any power equipment, you must obtain
permission from: Correct answer-Your instructor
9. True or False: If you have not passed a machine-specific safety test with a score of 100%, you are
still permitted to use that machine. Correct answer-False
10. If you notice any broken or damaged tools,
instruments, or equipment, or you think a machine is not
working properly, you should: Correct answer-Do not use it, and notify your instructor right
away.
11. When using a sharp hand tool (like a chisel) you should Correct answer-Cut away from your
body and hands.
12. True or False: Open-toed shoes, (sandals, flip flops,
etc.) are acceptable to wear in the shop. Correct answer-False
13. True or False: Safety guards on machines are for your
protection but if you find one that is missing or broken you can use that machine any way. Correct
answer-False
14. True or False: Only the operator of a machine is
allowed to turn on or off the machine. Correct answer-False
Correct & Verified Answers
1. You must immediately report all injuries, no matter how
small, to: Correct answer-Your instructor.
2. You must wear approved eye protection: Correct answer-At all times in shop area.
3. True or False: Before entering the shop, you should
always take safety steps such as: secure loose clothing,
remove loose jewelry, roll up long sleeves, and tuck in or tie back long hair Correct answer-True
4. True or False: The 'Operator Zone' or 'Safety Zone' on
the floor around each machine refers to the area where the machine operator can stand. Correct
answer-True
5. How many people are allowed inside the Operator or
Safety Zone at one time? Correct answer-1
6. When you see a damaged tool or other unsafe condition in the shop: Correct answer-Inform
your instructor immediately.
7. Rags containing combustible chemicals (chemicals that
can catch fire) must be: Correct answer-Disposed of in an approved covered metal container.
8. Before using any power equipment, you must obtain
permission from: Correct answer-Your instructor
9. True or False: If you have not passed a machine-specific safety test with a score of 100%, you are
still permitted to use that machine. Correct answer-False
10. If you notice any broken or damaged tools,
instruments, or equipment, or you think a machine is not
working properly, you should: Correct answer-Do not use it, and notify your instructor right
away.
11. When using a sharp hand tool (like a chisel) you should Correct answer-Cut away from your
body and hands.
12. True or False: Open-toed shoes, (sandals, flip flops,
etc.) are acceptable to wear in the shop. Correct answer-False
13. True or False: Safety guards on machines are for your
protection but if you find one that is missing or broken you can use that machine any way. Correct
answer-False
14. True or False: Only the operator of a machine is
allowed to turn on or off the machine. Correct answer-False
