Woodshop Safety Test|With Complete
Questions and 100% Correct Answers
Attitude
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
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
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
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 operation before performing it. Know what you are going to do, and what the
machine will do.
Make all the necessary adjustments before turning on the machine. Some adjustments on certain
machines will require the instructor's approval.
Keep the machine tables and working surfaces clear of tools, stock, and project materials. Also keep the
floor free of scraps and excessive litter.
Maintain the MARGIN OF SAFETY specified for the machine. This is the minimum distance your hands
should be from the cutting tool while in operation.
Machines should not be used for trivial operations, especially on small pieces of stock.
Do not play with machines.
Safety Rules for Jointer
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 safety!
Do not joint end grain.
The jointer cutter must be sharp. Dull cutters will vibrate the stock and my cause a kickback.
Safety Rules for Planers
Adjust the machine to the correct thickness of cut before turning on the power.
Stock should be at least 12 in. long, or several inches longer than the distance between the centers of
Questions and 100% Correct Answers
Attitude
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
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
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
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 operation before performing it. Know what you are going to do, and what the
machine will do.
Make all the necessary adjustments before turning on the machine. Some adjustments on certain
machines will require the instructor's approval.
Keep the machine tables and working surfaces clear of tools, stock, and project materials. Also keep the
floor free of scraps and excessive litter.
Maintain the MARGIN OF SAFETY specified for the machine. This is the minimum distance your hands
should be from the cutting tool while in operation.
Machines should not be used for trivial operations, especially on small pieces of stock.
Do not play with machines.
Safety Rules for Jointer
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 safety!
Do not joint end grain.
The jointer cutter must be sharp. Dull cutters will vibrate the stock and my cause a kickback.
Safety Rules for Planers
Adjust the machine to the correct thickness of cut before turning on the power.
Stock should be at least 12 in. long, or several inches longer than the distance between the centers of
