Below are sample safety and operations knowledge test questions. If you are confident in your responses to the prep questions below, you should do great on the safety exams next week. (Thanks to Maucks.com)
Band Saw Safety Test
1)
Prior to starting the band saw to make a cut, one should check the
machine for
A)
Proper blade tension B) Proper blade guard & guide adjustment
C)
Proper blade alignment D) All of the above
2) Set the blade guard & guide when
A) Tight against the stock to help hold it down B)
The blade is stopped and ¼” above the stock
C) ½” above the stock D) The machine is off & the blade is still
coasting
3) When installed
correctly, the teeth of the band saw point
A) Downward toward the table and facing front
B) Upward away from the table
4) For control
and safety, how far should your hands and fingers be away from the blade?
A) As close as you need: the band saw is a very safe machine
B) As far as practical, with a minimum of 3”
C) Within the spotlight area as long as you can
see your fingers
D) None of the above
5) When cutting
on the band saw
A) Make sure your work is clamped to the table
B) Stand on the right of the band saw while
cutting
C) Always use a rip fence or a miter gauge
D) Keep your fingers and thumbs to the side or
behind the blade
6) Freehand
sawing on the band saw should only be attempted
A) When the work to be sawed is resting flat on
the table or in a jig
B) When you need to make an inside cut
C) There is no way to use a fence or a miter
gauge
D) It should never be done
7) When sawing
sharp or tight curves one should
A) Feed the work quickly B)
Make relief cuts that will free the blade
C)
Feed the work slowly D) Back the blade out of the cut when it becomes bound
8) If it becomes necessary to back out of a long
cut, you should
A)
Feed the work quickly B) Carefully back the stock off the blade while
running
C)
Try to turn the stock on the blade D) Stop the machine and back the stock off the
blade
9) When can cylindrical stock be cut on the band
saw?
A)
With the aid of another person B) It cannot be cut safely
C)
When using a “V” block D) When using a bar clamp
10) Stock should have one ________ surface for
placing against the table.
A)
Flat B) Round
B)
Convex C) Concave
11) Hold the work piece on either side of the
cutting line so that
A)
the throat plate will stay in place B)
there is no danger of your hands slipping
B)
the adjusting screws will not fall off D) All of the above are correct
12) What should you do if a blade breaks?
A)
Shut off the power and stand clear. B) Turn the fire extinguisher on it.
C)
Shut off the power and open the guards. D) Try to the weld the blade immediately.
13) When finished cutting
A)
Shut off the machine B) Let it come to a complete stop.
C)
Clean up the scraps D) All of the above are correct
14) Be careful not to
A)
Push too fast B) Twist the blade
C)
Bend the blade D) All of the above are correct
15) Adjustments must be made with the machine at
a dead stop.
A)
True B) False
16) Before starting,
A)
check the guard height. B) plan to avoid backing out of a cut
C)
make relief cuts if necessary C) All of the above are correct
17) Use a push stick if your fingers must pass
closer than _______inches to the blade.
A)
2 B) 4
C)
6 D) 8
18) Adjust the guide and guard to within _______
of work.
A)
1/8” B) 1/4"
C)
1” D) 3”
Chop Saw/Miter Saw Safety Test
1. Permission (safety sign off and passing
necessary tests) is required before using the Chop Saw.
a. True
b. False
c. Only if you are a freshman
d. Depends on Mr. D’s mood.
2. Eye Protection must be worn when
working around the chop saw.
a. Only if you are actually using the
saw.
b. On top of your head is good enough.
c. Sunglasses are good enough.
d. True.
3. Adjustments must be made when the
blade is:
a. Coasting to a stop.
b. At a dead stop.
c. Turning and no cut is being made.
d. All of the above are correct.
4. Stock should be held firmly against
the table and the fence in order to
a. Produce a square cut.
b. Support the work.
c. Keep the work from being caught by
the blade.
d. All of the above are correct.
5. The blade should be touching the
stock when the saw is started. This will
ensure an accurate cut.
a. True
b. False
c. It depends.
6. Keep your hands clear of the
a. Fence.
b. Switch.
c. Brake.
d. Throat plate.
7. Occasionally, it is necessary to
cross your arms when making a cut.
a. When the stock is very thick
b. When the stock is very narrow
c. When the stock is very long.
d. When the stock is very short.
e. Never.
8. Boards shorter than _____________ should not
be cut on the Chop Saw or Sliding Miter Saw.
a. 3’
b. 2”
c. 6’
d. 6”
9. In this shop, we use the Miter
Saw/Chop Saw for what kind of cut?
a. Cross cutting
b. Ripping
c. Dadoing
d. Making Sawdust
10. After each cut is made,
a. Place all scraps in the scrap bin.
b. Grab your piece of stock whether the
blade is still spinning or not.
c. Set the saw back to zero
d. Both A and C are correct
e. None of the above are correct.
11. It is o.k. to cut through staples,
nails, or other material that is not wood.
a. True
b. False
c. As long as the teacher doesn’t see
d. I don’t know.
Drill Press Safety Information Sheet
True / False Test
1. Always inspect drill bit for
proper tightness and clamp position
2. Always wear eye protection
when using the drill press
3. Always hold material firmly
or use a clamp for unsafe or irregular shaped material
4. Always check the depth gauge
limit and drill bit path before drilling
5. For thicker material, always
use a peck-drill method
6. When drilling with a larger
bit, consider using a scrap board underneath or flipping material to prevent
blowout of wood grain
7. Never let the feed handle
spring return on its own
8. If material becomes
rotational, hold feed handle down and turn off machine. Do not attempt to stop the spin with your
hand
9. You must clamp small
workpieces
10. Do not start machine while bit
is in material
11. Keep long hair secured, no
loose clothing, no ear buds dangling, etc. when using machine
Cordless and Electric Drill Safety Information Sheet
True / False Safety Test
1. Always make sure the driver
bit or drill bit is securely in the drill chuck.____
2. Always wear eye protection
when drilling with a cordless drill. ____
3. Always be aware of where you
are drilling or putting a screw. Wires,
plumbing, etc. can be hidden where you are working. ____
4. After the screw is started,
always keep your hands away from the screw so if the bit slips off the screw
head, it will not hit your hand. ____
5. If the drill has a keyed
chuck, always remove the chuck wrench before turning the tool on. ____
6. Never leave a drill motor on
top of a ladder. ____
7. Always keep your clothing
and hair away from the drill bit. ____
8. Always examine the electric
drill before using it. Make sure the
power cord is in good condition and the bit is good condition and tight. ____
9. Always use the accessory
handle if there is any possibility of the bit getting bound and the tool
twisting. ____
10. Use the peck drill method of
clearing the bit by lifting it out of the hole periodically to clean out
shavings. If you do not do this, the bit
can bind in the hole. ____
11. Be aware that bits are hot
after use. Handle them with gloves, or
allow them to cool. ____
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