Shop Safety Exam

Question 1

1. All work must be approved by the instructor.

Answer 1

True, all work MUST be approved by the instructor/treacher.

Question 2

2. Slight injuries do not have to be reported.

Answer 2

Falso, the slightest injury must be reported to instructor.

Question 3

3. You must wear safety glasses at all times while working in the shop.

Answer 3

Yes, we must wear safety glasses at ALL times while working in the shop.

Question 4

4. Loose sleeves must be rolled above the elbows.

Answer 4

Obviously loose sleeves must be rolled above the elbows or else.

Question 5

5. Tools and materials should not project over the edge of benches.

Answer 5

True, tools & materials cannot go over edge of benches/surface.

Question 6

6. A brush is the best available tool to clean chips and shavings.

Answer 6

Yup, use a brush to clean shavings/chips if it is an option. Otherwise, probably don’t use anything else.

Question 7

7. Liquids spilled on the floor should be cleaned up at the end of the period.

Answer 7

False, I think they’re supposed to be clean immediately as it makes the most sense.

Question 8

8. To lift heavy items the leg muscles should take the strain.

Answer 8

Yea, always lift with legs and not your back.

Question 9

9. It’s OK to wear shoes that do not cover the entire foot while working in the shop.

Answer 9

Obviously not.

Question 10

10. When the fire alarm is sounded, make sure you turn the power off to any tools you are using and then go immediately to your assigned station.

Answer 10

Yes, we do not want the fire to potentially spread.

Question 11

11. A machine may be left running if you are going to return in a moment.

Answer 11

NO DONT DO THAT. ALWAYS ALWAYS, if you are going to even QUICKLY get something, turn OFF the machine.

Question 12

12. To repair a machine safely, the main switch must be off.

Answer 12

Yeah, so that thing don’t kill you.

Question 13

13. “Horseplay” in the shop is alright if you do not get too rough.

Answer 13

Obviously not.

Question 14

14. You should always start and stop your own machine.

Answer 14

Yea, but I don’t have a reason. Just be responsible I guess.

Question 15

15. All tools should be returned to their proper place when you are through with them.

Answer 15

Obviously put everything back where you find them.

Question 16

16. A center punch is used to scribe a line.

Answer 16

False, a center punch is used to mark the center of a hole, typically before drilling a hole.

Question 17

17. Rags must be kept away from moving parts of equipment.

Answer 17

True, keep loose hanging garments away from equipment in general.

Question 18

18. Vise handles may be tightened with a mallet.

Answer 18

False, they are tightened by torque wrench.

Question 19

19. Any violations of safety procedures should be reported to the instructor immediately.

Answer 19

Yea I guess you have to be a snitch.

Question 20

20. When you get something in your eye, be careful not to rub it.

Answer 20

True you could make it worse.

Question 21

21. If you are not sure of the operation of a tool or equipment, ask the nearest student.

Answer 21

I guess don’t do that.

Question 22

22. Experimenting with equipment can be dangerous to you and to the equipment.

Answer 22

Yea obviously don’t experiment with tools.

Question 23

23. It is alright to carry tools in your pockets.

Answer 23

NO DONT DO THIS DONT DO THAT.

Question 24

24. Never throw anything in the shop.

Answer 24

DONT THROW ANYTHING IN THE SHOP

Question 25

25. If your tool breaks or is not functioning properly, report it to the instructor.

Answer 25

REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY OR ELSE.

Question 26

26. Long hair can be dangerous around machinery.

Answer 26

LONG HAIR IS A DANGER HAZARD

Question 27

27. The scratch awl must be inserted back into the combination square before returning the combination square to the tool rack.

Answer 27

This is true. Put the scratch awl into the combination square BEFORE returning combination square to the tool rack