Saugus H.S.

2005 2014
Practice 1

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Your Name_______________________________________ School____________________ Period______
Last

First

Middle

Age_____ Grade______

Semester_____________Date_________

Safety Test - Woodworking

For Machine and Hand tools
You must pass this safety test before you will be allowed to operate stationary and portable power machines or any other equipment. The
purpose of this test is to determine your knowledge of safety precautions necessary in the use of machines, tools, equipment and materials.
Complete the following statements by printing the correct word or words on the line to the right.

1.

If the instructor is out of the room, all power machines must be

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2.

Adjustments on all power machines must be made before turning on the

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3.

In case you receive an injury, report it to your

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4.

The shortest length of stock to be run through the planer with safety is

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5.

Eye protection is required when operating or observing in close proximity all

power activated

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When working at the shop tables all work must be clamped to the table or
held secure in the

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7.

Chisels must be hit with a mallet with the chisel facing away from your

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8.

All special machine setups (resawing, plowing, grooving, dadoing and

tapering) must be checked by the instructor before turning on the

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Scraps of lumber must be cleared away from a power machine with a

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6.

9.

10. To avoid possible injury, students with long hair must wear a head band, hair net,
snood or similar device to prevent hair from becoming entangled in

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11. When sanding stock on the disk sander, use only that part of the disk that is
traveling

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12. When crosscutting or ripping stock, you must cover the circular saw blade with a

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13. The circular saw blade should be raised above the stock to be cut not more than

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14. When working with tools and machines you must protect your feet and toes by
wearing

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15. Tools with sharp points or ends should be carried with the sharp end pointing
towards the

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16. The purpose of the splitter on the circular saw is to prevent the wood from
17. Before the operator of a router changes a bit, a cutter, or makes any adjustments,

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he or she must disconnect the

18. Before leaving the shaper or any other machine for any reason, shut off the power
and wait until the machine has
19. When turning or sanding on the lathe, the operator must always wear a
20. When ripping narrow pieces on the circular saw, you must always use a
21. When crosscutting short pieces of stock on the circular saw, you must fasten a
clearance block to the

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22. The shortest length of stock to be run through the jointer with safety is
23. When face planning on the jointer, allow a minimum stock thickness of

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24. When face planning narrow pieces of stock on the jointer, you must always use a
25. The clearance between the band-saw guide and the stock to be cut should not be

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more than
26. When work is placed between centers on the wood-turning lathe, the tail stock
must be securely
27. The amount of clearance between the lathe tool rest and the stock should not
exceed
28. By paying attention to what you are doing, following safety guidelines, accidents
can be

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Directions: Read the question in the left hand column; then find the statement in the right hand column that best
answers the question. Put the number from the left hand column in the proper right hand column space.

Matching Test No. 1

Why is it dangerous to talk to anyone operating
a machine?

1.

The stock has a tendency to roll, causing it to

catch and break the blade.

What is the purpose of the safety zone on the floor

around the machines?

2.

Stock must be held firmly against the fence or

collar and hands a safe distance from cutters.

What must the operator do if he or she finds the

machine out of adjustment or in need of repair?

3.

The vibrations may cause tools and loose parts

to move into revolving parts.

Why is horseplay never allowed in the shop?

4.

What is the danger of wearing watches, chains,

Necklaces and rings while working in the shop?

His or her attention may be distracted, causing

an accident.

5.

Why should the operator clear a machine of all

tools and loose parts before the power is turned on?

The circumference speed becomes too great for

safety.

6.

When using the band-saw, why is it dangerous to

saw stock that does not lie flat on the table?

They may become entangled in moving parts

causing an injury.

7.

Why must large diameter stock never be turned at

high speed?

The faceplate may loosen and fly off, causing

an injury.

8.

What safety factors must be considered before

doing any turning on the lathe?

The type of wood, the glue joint, the mounting

and the lathe speed.

9.

When a student is operating the shaper, what

precautions must he or she take?

To warn others that the operator is the only one

allowed within the safety zone.

10.

When a student is turning a bowl, why is it

dangerous to stop the lathe suddenly?

Students while scuffling may bump against

machines or benches and injure themselves.

11.

Notify the instructor

Matching Test No. 2

Why is there danger in using any but wood turning
tools for lathe work?
Why must the operator start and stop a power
machine for him or herself?
What should be done if a board running through the
planer turns aside toward the edge of the planer
bed?
Why is it dangerous to wear loose shirts and
clothing when operating power machinery?
Why must the operator remove the tool rest before
sanding or polishing turned work on the lathe?
Why must the operator never allow his or her
fingers to come nearer than 5 inches from a power
saw while the machine in operation?
Why must the band saw guide never be adjusted
while the machine is in operation?
When the radial arm saw is being operated, what
safety precautions must be taken?
A good rule of thumb is Measure twice

1.

Cut once.

2.

In case your hand slips, you will have a chance

to draw your fingers away.

3.

You know best when you are ready, thus

preventing possible injury.

4.

The stock must be held on the table and against

the fence.

5.

The sandpaper or polishing cloth may draw

your fingers in between the tool rest and the
work being turned.

6.

Because it is dangerous to make any

adjustments on any machine while the power is
turned on.

7.

Shut off the power. Wait until the planer stops

and straighten the board.

8.

Bench chisels are not strong enough and may

break and cause injury.

9.

They may become entangled in moving parts

and cause injury to the operator.

This is to certify that I have received instruction on safety

precautions in Saugus H.S. wood shop.
The teacher has demonstrated to me how to use tools and
operate machines correctly and safely. I promise to observe
all safety precautions, including the use of eye protection.
If ever in doubt about any machine or tool procedure,
I will obtain the necessary information from my teacher.

This is to Certify that

Signed_____________________________________

Date_________________, 20____

Student Name

Date____________________, 20______

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has been given safety instruction and safety
demonstrations on the use of machines, tools and
materials in this shop. This student has passed this
written safety test.
Signed__________________________________
Teacher

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