Huntingdon Area High School Agriculture Education Department
2013 - 2014 Shop and Lab Safety Test
Student Name:
_________Answer Key________________________________________
Student Signature:
___________________________________________________________
Date of test:
______________________________
Score:
_________/175 = ________ %
158 / 175 = 90% passing score
Date of personal remediation if student scored below 90% correct: ______________________
Student signature if remediation was completed: _____________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS:
INDICATE ON THE TEST FORM IF THE STATEMENT IS A SAFE OR
UNSAFE PRACTICE.
S = SAFE
U = UNSAFE
GENERAL SAFETY
__U___1.
For a student to walk extremely close to a machine while another student is using it.
__U___2.
To store gasoline in an open container.
__S___3.
To store paint in the fireproof cabinet in the tool room.
__S___4.
To remove all flammable materials from the area before lighting a torch.
__U___5.
To throw grease or thinner rags in the trash barrels in the shop.
__U___6.
To use gasoline for cleaning purposes.
__U__ 7.
To use the water hose to extinguish a grease fire.
__S__ 8.
To attempt to put out a fire in an electrical motor with a dry chemical (ABC) extinguisher.
__S__ 9.
To fight a wood and paper fire with a water hose.
__S__ 10.
To know where the fire fighting equipment is located in the shop.
__S__ 11.
To know the fire escape route from the shop.
__U__ 12.
To use an electrical cord with worn insulation or bare wire.
__S__ 13.
To turn off all electricity to a power tool before servicing or repairing it.
__U__ 14.
To run outside when the fire alarm rings.
__U__ 15.
To select, mix, and apply pesticides or other chemicals on a whim.
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GENERAL SAFETY (CON.)
___S_ 16.
To fight all three types of fire (A-B-C) with a fire extinguisher located in the main ag mechanics
lab.
__U__ 17.
To extinguish an electrical fire with a pressurized water extinguisher.
__S__ 18.
To report all injuries to your instructor.
__U__ 19.
To stroll around the shop before class begins.
__U__ 20.
To operate any power tool or machine without the instructor’s permission.
__U__ 21.
To run out of the classroom or shop area when the bell rings at the end of the class period.
__S__ 22.
To wear safety glasses at all times when in the shop area.
__U__ 23.
To leave an assigned work area to talk to someone.
__U__ 24.
To cut any material with a utility knife towards yourself.
__S__ 25.
To carry hand tools with the sharp edges pointing down.
__S__ 26.
To use a sharp wood chisel.
__U__ 27.
To throw tools or supplies to a neighbor.
__U__ 28.
To lift heavy objects with only your back.
__S__ 29.
To ventilate an area when using varnish or thinners.
__U__ 30.
To wear loose fitting clothes or neck ties in the shop.
__S__ 31.
To roll up your sleeves.
__S__ 32.
To remove loose clothing and jewelry before working in the shop.
__U__ 33.
To engage in horseplay in the classroom or shop area.
__S__ 34.
To replace unused materials or tools.
__U__ 35.
To use any hand or power tool without receiving operation and safety instruction from the
teacher.
PORTABLE POWER DRILL (ex: Cordless Drill)
__S__ 36.
To wear safety glasses while using the drill.
__U__ 37.
To use dull twist bits.
__U__ 38.
To set the drill down before it has stopped running.
__U__ 39.
To leave the key in the chuck before operating a drill with a keyed chuck.
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PORTABLE POWER DRILL (CON.)
___U_ 40.
To drill into a container that may have contained gasoline or other flammable materials.
__S__ 41.
To center punch metal before drilling.
__S__ 42.
To hold the work in a vise or clamp it to a table top while drilling.
__U__ 43.
To try to stop a piece of work caught on the twist drill.
PORTABLE CIRCULAR SAW
__U__ 44.
To adjust the saw when it is running.
__S__ 45.
To wait for the saw to stop completely before setting it down.
__U__ 46.
To wear safety glasses only when cutting hardwoods with the saw.
__U__ 47.
To pick up the saw by the cord.
__U__ 48.
To saw between two sawhorses.
__U__ 49.
To change the saw blade when the plug is still connected to the power source.
__S__ 50.
To always keep the base of the saw flat on the work.
__S__ 51.
To cut only straight lines with the portable circular saw.
__U__ 52.
To stop the blade by pushing a piece of wood into the teeth.
__S__ 53.
To make beveled cuts with this saw by tilting the base.
__U__ 54.
To hold a short piece of work in one hand while cutting it with the portable circular saw in the
other hand.
PORTABLE FINISHING SANDER
__S__ 55.
To securely tighten the sandpaper to the clamps.
__U__ 56.
To place excessive pressure on the machine to make the sander cut faster.
__U__ 57.
To start the sander up when it is setting on the work piece.
__U__ 58.
To connect the machine to the power source without checking the off-on switch.
__S__ 59.
To lift the machine off the work piece before turning the sander off.
__S__ 60.
To clamp the work in a vise.
__S__ 61.
To disconnect the machine from the power source before changing sandpaper.
__U__ 62.
To set the sander down near the edge of a table or bench.
__S__ 63.
To hold the machine with one hand and the work piece with the other.
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PORTABLE ROUTER
__S__ 64.
To secure the work piece in a vise before starting to cut.
__S__ 65.
To allow the motor to stop before setting the router down.
__U__ 66.
To assume that the bit is secure in the collet (chuck).
__S__ 67.
To check to see that the switch is in the off position before connecting to the power source.
__U__ 68.
To start a cut before the router reaches top speed.
__S__ 69.
To make a practice cut on a scrap piece of wood before making a good cut.
__U__ 70.
To hold the work with one hand and the router with the other.
__U__ 71.
To allow the machine to stay against the work after turning the power off.
__U__ 72.
To start the router when the cutter head is against the work piece.
__S__ 73.
To cut slowly in one direction.
PORTABLE JIG OR SABER SAW
___S_ 74.
To hold the work in a vise or clamp while cutting.
__U__ 75.
To start a cut by placing the blade against the edge of the work and then starting the motor.
__S__ 76.
To allow space for blade movement underneath the work.
__S__ 77.
To check if the blade is not broken or bent before use.
__S__ 78.
To place the switch in the “off” position before connecting the saw to the power source.
__U__ 79.
To set the saw down before the blade has completely stopped.
__S__ 80.
To support the cut-off section to avoid binding the blade.
__S__ 81.
To cut on the waste side of the cut line.
__S__ 82.
To disconnect the saw from the power source when fastening the blade or making adjustments.
__U__ 83.
To force the saw blade through a small radius.
__U__ 84.
To wear loose fitting clothes while operating the saw.
__U__ 85.
To “back up” in a cut with the motor on.
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PORTABLE BELT SANDER
__S__ 86.
To sand in the direction of the wood grain moving back and forth over a large area, never
pausing in one spot.
__S__ 87.
To wear safety glasses while sanding.
__S__ 88.
To start the sander above the work and let the rear of the belt touch first then level the tool.
__S__ 89.
To check the condition of the belt and the tracking before starting to sand.
__U__ 90.
To operate the belt sander with one hand.
__U__ 91.
To connect the belt sander to the power source without making certain the switch is in the off
position.
__S__ 92.
To lift the belt sander from the work before stopping the motor.
__U__ 93.
To place the sander on a work bench before the belt is completely stopped.
__S__ 94.
To use light and even pressure while sanding.
__U__ 95.
To allow the belt to run to one side of the pulleys.
__U__ 96.
To have the arrow on the belt pointing in the direction opposite of rotation.
POWER MITER BOX / CHOP SAW
__S__ 97.
To always hold the work firmly against the fence and table.
__S__ 98.
To always allow the blade to come to a complete stop before removing scraps or chips from the
table.
__S__ 99.
To always use proper eye protection.
__S__ 100.
To allow the motor to reach full speed before starting to cut.
__S__ 101.
To check the slide guard for proper operation before starting to use the machine.
__U__ 102.
To change blades without disconnecting the power source.
__U__ 103.
To place a 12-inch blade on a 10-inch miter box.
__U__ 104.
To cut pieces wider than 5 inches on the power miter box in our shop.
__U__ 105.
To start the blade while it is resting on the board.
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TABLE SAW
__U__ 106.
To remove sawed off scraps while the machine is running.
__U__ 107.
To remove guards without the instructor’s permission.
__U__ 108.
To extend the saw blade as far as possible through the work piece.
__U__ 109.
To saw a work piece without the use of a fence.
__U__ 110.
To use the saw before the instructor has demonstrated its use.
__U__ 111.
To stand directly in line (behind) the saw blade while making a cut.
__S__ 112.
To refrain from talking with others while using the table saw.
__U__ 113.
To saw material containing nails, paint, sand, etc.
__S__ 114.
To check the width of a cut at both the front and the back of the blade before ripping.
__S__ 115.
To check behind you for other students before using the table saw.
__U__ 116.
To rip a 2x10 by yourself, without any support.
__S__ 117.
To use a push stick when ripping lumber.
__S__ 118.
To examine the blade for broken or missing teeth before cutting.
__U__ 119.
To walk away from the saw while the blade is still spinning.
JOINTER
__S__ 120.
To stand to the infeed side of the cutter blades.
__U__ 121.
To adjust the fence when the motor is on.
__U__ 122.
To leave the machine when it is running.
__S__ 123.
To have an assistant help support long pieces.
__U__ 124.
To feed work in from the rear outfeed table.
__U__ 125.
To take deep cuts to reduce the time required for the job.
__U__ 126.
To joint boards less than 12 inches long.
__U__ 127.
To always run your hands over the blades with each pass.
__S__ 128.
To turn on the dust collection system while using the jointer.
__S__ 129.
To cut 1/16th of an inch from the edge of the work piece on one pass.
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DRILL PRESS
__S__ 130.
To “dry drill” or check bit placement on the board before starting the drill press.
__S__ 131.
To hold stock in a vise or with a clamp when drilling on the drill press.
__U__ 132.
To brush away chips from the moving twist drill.
__S__ 133.
To keep long hair, ties, sleeves, and loose clothing away from the drill press spindle.
__U__ 134.
To leave a key in the drill press chuck.
__U__ 135.
To keep the long end of the material being drilled to the right of the operator.
__U__ 136.
To talk to someone while operating the drill press.
__U__ 137.
To force the drill through the work as fast as it will go.
__U__ 138.
To try to stop a piece of work caught on the drill bit with your hands.
__U__ 139.
To drill into a container that may have contained gasoline or other flammable liquids.
__S__ 140.
To use oil to lubricate the bit when drilling through thick metal.
RADIAL ARM SAW
__S__ 141.
To wear snug fitting clothes.
__S__ 142.
To check all guards, locks, and other adjustments before use.
__U__ 143.
To leave the saw extended out from the fence after a cut.
__U__ 144.
To start the saw without grasping the yolk handle.
__U__ 145.
To make adjustments while the saw is running.
__U__ 146.
To leave the safety zone while the saw is still running.
__U__ 147.
To use a dull, warped, or cracked blade.
__U__ 148.
To cross cut a piece of wood on the return stroke to the fence.
__U__ 149.
To place your fingers inside the guard at any time.
__S__ 150.
To allow the machine to cut at its own speed.
__U__ 151.
To allow your arms to become criss-crossed while cutting.
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PLANER
__U__ 152.
To randomly guess the thickness of the board before starting.
__U__ 153.
To start the planer with wood chips and scraps in the feed rolls.
__S__ 154.
To disconnect the power before working or servicing the planer.
__U__ 155.
To take off a half-inch with each pass.
__S__ 156.
To stand to the side of the board closest to the power switch while planing.
__U__ 157.
To force boards into the planer if the feed rolls stall.
__S__ 158.
To shut the planer off if a board becomes stuck in the machine.
__U__ 159.
To plane a board that has loose knots, nails or staples in it.
__U__ 160.
To plane a board that is shorter than the distance between the feed rolls.
__S__ 161.
To work with a classmate on the outfeed side to help support the board.
__U__ 162.
To grease and oil the feed rolls and other moving parts while the machine is running.
GRINDER
__S__ 163.
To stop the grinder before adjusting the tool rest.
__S__ 164.
To wear eye protection when using the grinder.
__U__ 165.
To use a grinding wheel that you suspect to be cracked.
__U__ 166.
To use the side of the wheel for grinding.
__U__ 167.
To force material into the grinding wheel.
__U__ 168.
To use a wheel that vibrates excessively.
__U__ 169.
To remove the label paper from the sides of the grinding wheel.
__U__ 170.
To use a grinding wheel that is worn more than ½ of its original diameter.
__U__ 171.
To leave the tool before the wheels have completely stopped.
__U__ 172.
To use the grinder in poor lighting.
__U__ 173.
To set the tool rest an inch away from the grinding wheel.
__U__ 174.
To stand in direct line with the grinding wheel.
__U__ 175.
To wear gloves while using the grinder.
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BAND SAW
_____ 122.
To have the upper and lower band wheels fitted with guards.
_____ 123.
To check the adjustment of blade guides before using the saw.
_____ 124.
To use a dull blade.
_____ 125.
To allow hands to get within 2 inches of the blade while cutting.
_____ 126.
To see that the upper blade guide clears the work by about ¼ inch..
_____ 127.
To check the tracking before starting to cut.
_____ 128.
To “back out” of a cut while the blade is running.
_____ 129.
To force the blade into a tight radius.
_____ 130.
To stop the band saw by forcing a piece of wood against the blade.
PORTABLE RECIPROCATING SAW (SAWS-ALL)
_____ 151.
To hold the reciprocating saw by one hand when operating.
_____ 152.
To use a slow speed only for long cuts.
_____ 153.
To check to see if the blade is properly secured before making a cut.
PORTABLE RECIPROCATING SAW (SAWS-ALL) (CON.)
_____ 154.
To operate the saw without the use of the base.
_____ 155.
To clamp any wood or metal materials in a vise or on a table to prevent slipping.
_____ 156.
To pull the blade from the cut before the blade has completely stopped.
_____ 157.
To disconnect the power source before changing blades or servicing.
_____ 158.
To keep your hands only on the plastic insulated handles to prevent electrical shock.
_____ 159.
To force the blade through a tight cut.
_____ 160.
To use a dull or broken blade.
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