INDUSTRIAL TECH FINAL EXAM- GENERAL SAFETY
SHOP #10
You should always use clean sharp blades and bits while cutting or drilling. If you think
your blade or bit is dull or the saw/drill is giving you a hard time or making strange
sounds . . . What should you do? - correct answer Stop and ask Mr. Schwartz to take a
look at it
What is the Greer High School Policy of students bringing their own tools to school? -
correct answer This is prohibited (It's not allowed)
If you are involved in horseplay or distracting behavior, which you consider to be minor,
what will more than likely happen to you (pick the best answer) - correct answer You will
be asked to leave he shop and given alternative work for the day
There are several places in the "shop" where you need Mr. Schwartz's permission in
advance before entering or using while we're working in the "shop". Which answer
incorporates all of these? - correct answer -The storage closet, the lumber rack, the
classroom, Mr. Schwartz's office
-Any tool using electricity, the circuit breaker panel, in between the long tables
-Any cabinet or drawer in the shop, the overhead dust collection system, the
compressed air valves
-All of these answers are correct
Which "attitude" is dangerous to have in a shop environment? Pick the best answer. -
correct answer -Being a "Perfectionist"
-"It won't happen to me"
You just made a cut on a band saw and turned off your machine. You should remove
the scraps of wood: - correct answer -Only when the blade comes to a complete stop
-Using a small scrap piece of wood to push the scraps off the table
If Mr. Schwartz ask you to use a tool to complete a cut, even though you passed the
safety test, you do not feel comfortable completing that task, what should you do? -
correct answer Tell Mr. Schwartz you do not feel comfortable. He'll understand and not
make you do the cut
What is the minimum standard of what type of shoes would be acceptable in the shop
here are Greer HS? - correct answer Closed toed shoes
When you are finished making your cut, turn the tool/machine off and . . . - correct
answer -Wait for the blade comes to a complete stop before considering leaving the
tool/machine
-Wait for the blade to stop and then clean off your scraps
, In this shop, you must ______________ all materials you are cutting, drilling, or
sanding. - correct answer -Properly secure
-Clamp
-Inspect
-All of the answers are correct
When starting a cut with a hand saw, you are sometime tempted to start the cut by
lining the saw up with the edge of your finger or knuckle and then sliding the side of the
saw against your finger or knuckle to guide it to begin the cut. What best describes this?
- correct answer -This is dangerous! You should not place your fingers anywhere near a
saw blade
-This is not a good practice for a student first learning to use a hand saw
-As you drag the saw, it can bounce off the wood and cut your finger
-All of the above answers are correct
It is common for scrap wood to build up in the shop around the base of some of the
machines. A student should never throw, toss, or slide scrap wood (or anything) in a
shop. What is the best way to dispose of small pieces of scrap wood from a saw. -
correct answer -During clean up, if a piece of scrap wood is larger than a baseball place
it in the scrap wood bin
-During clean up, small pieces of wood should be placed in the trashcan, and fine saw
dust vacuumed up
We discussed how to properly use a fire extinguisher in class while preparing for this
test. Where is the fire extinguisher located in this shop? - correct answer To the left of
the large rear exterior doors in the back of the shop
What is the only thing you are allowed to vacuum up using the shop vacs we have here
at Greer High School? Pick the best answer - correct answer Fine saw dust
In this shop, when working with tools and machines, if in doubt . . . - correct answer Ask
for help before proceeding, particularly if you don't fully understand
During "clean up" you have just finished cleaning up your mess and have put up the
supplies and have helped a few other students, you are struggling to find something to
clean and see everyone very busy with their cleaning. You know Mr. Schwartz wants
you to continue to clean . . . What should you do? - correct answer Grab a paper towel
from the sink area and start wiping anything that is dusty or dirty
You are using a power tool and waiting on Mr. Schwartz to give you permission to pull
the trigger. Mr. Schwartz is busy helping another student. What should you do? - correct
answer Be patient and wait for Mr. Schwartz's signal before turning on the machine
If you are ever over tired, sick, not feeling well, on medication (which effects you
mentally or physically), or you are having trouble focusing for any reason . . . You
SHOP #10
You should always use clean sharp blades and bits while cutting or drilling. If you think
your blade or bit is dull or the saw/drill is giving you a hard time or making strange
sounds . . . What should you do? - correct answer Stop and ask Mr. Schwartz to take a
look at it
What is the Greer High School Policy of students bringing their own tools to school? -
correct answer This is prohibited (It's not allowed)
If you are involved in horseplay or distracting behavior, which you consider to be minor,
what will more than likely happen to you (pick the best answer) - correct answer You will
be asked to leave he shop and given alternative work for the day
There are several places in the "shop" where you need Mr. Schwartz's permission in
advance before entering or using while we're working in the "shop". Which answer
incorporates all of these? - correct answer -The storage closet, the lumber rack, the
classroom, Mr. Schwartz's office
-Any tool using electricity, the circuit breaker panel, in between the long tables
-Any cabinet or drawer in the shop, the overhead dust collection system, the
compressed air valves
-All of these answers are correct
Which "attitude" is dangerous to have in a shop environment? Pick the best answer. -
correct answer -Being a "Perfectionist"
-"It won't happen to me"
You just made a cut on a band saw and turned off your machine. You should remove
the scraps of wood: - correct answer -Only when the blade comes to a complete stop
-Using a small scrap piece of wood to push the scraps off the table
If Mr. Schwartz ask you to use a tool to complete a cut, even though you passed the
safety test, you do not feel comfortable completing that task, what should you do? -
correct answer Tell Mr. Schwartz you do not feel comfortable. He'll understand and not
make you do the cut
What is the minimum standard of what type of shoes would be acceptable in the shop
here are Greer HS? - correct answer Closed toed shoes
When you are finished making your cut, turn the tool/machine off and . . . - correct
answer -Wait for the blade comes to a complete stop before considering leaving the
tool/machine
-Wait for the blade to stop and then clean off your scraps
, In this shop, you must ______________ all materials you are cutting, drilling, or
sanding. - correct answer -Properly secure
-Clamp
-Inspect
-All of the answers are correct
When starting a cut with a hand saw, you are sometime tempted to start the cut by
lining the saw up with the edge of your finger or knuckle and then sliding the side of the
saw against your finger or knuckle to guide it to begin the cut. What best describes this?
- correct answer -This is dangerous! You should not place your fingers anywhere near a
saw blade
-This is not a good practice for a student first learning to use a hand saw
-As you drag the saw, it can bounce off the wood and cut your finger
-All of the above answers are correct
It is common for scrap wood to build up in the shop around the base of some of the
machines. A student should never throw, toss, or slide scrap wood (or anything) in a
shop. What is the best way to dispose of small pieces of scrap wood from a saw. -
correct answer -During clean up, if a piece of scrap wood is larger than a baseball place
it in the scrap wood bin
-During clean up, small pieces of wood should be placed in the trashcan, and fine saw
dust vacuumed up
We discussed how to properly use a fire extinguisher in class while preparing for this
test. Where is the fire extinguisher located in this shop? - correct answer To the left of
the large rear exterior doors in the back of the shop
What is the only thing you are allowed to vacuum up using the shop vacs we have here
at Greer High School? Pick the best answer - correct answer Fine saw dust
In this shop, when working with tools and machines, if in doubt . . . - correct answer Ask
for help before proceeding, particularly if you don't fully understand
During "clean up" you have just finished cleaning up your mess and have put up the
supplies and have helped a few other students, you are struggling to find something to
clean and see everyone very busy with their cleaning. You know Mr. Schwartz wants
you to continue to clean . . . What should you do? - correct answer Grab a paper towel
from the sink area and start wiping anything that is dusty or dirty
You are using a power tool and waiting on Mr. Schwartz to give you permission to pull
the trigger. Mr. Schwartz is busy helping another student. What should you do? - correct
answer Be patient and wait for Mr. Schwartz's signal before turning on the machine
If you are ever over tired, sick, not feeling well, on medication (which effects you
mentally or physically), or you are having trouble focusing for any reason . . . You
