Name: 
 

MVHS TECH LAB SAFETY TEST



Matching
 
 
a.
power off
c.
bend knees
b.
equipment problems
d.
safety device
 

 1. 

Blade guard
 

 2. 

Making equipment adjustments
 

 3. 

Lifting object from the floor
 

 4. 

strange noises
 
 
a.
metal
e.
injury
b.
cutting material
f.
broom/dustpan
c.
paper towel
g.
stock
d.
off
h.
running
 

 5. 

Never remove sawdust or cuttings by hand while the machine is ____________.
 

 6. 

When finished with a machine, remove the _________ and wait until the blade or cutter has come to a complete stop.
 

 7. 

Use available safety guards on power equipment.  However, it should be understood that using safety guards does not necessarily prevent ____________.
 

 8. 

Make all adjustments with the _____________   _____________ and the machine at a dead stop.
 

 9. 

When cleaning a work surface, use a ________________ to do so.
 

Short Answer
 

 10. 

Describe the proper way to remove sawdust or cuttings from the cutting head.
 

 11. 

Give one example of what might happen if you ignore the regulation “Do not try to free a stalled blade before turning the power off.”
 

 12. 

Describe at least two scenarios where getting long hair or loose clothing caught in a tool will likely lead to serious injury.
 

 13. 

Name five things that can cause eye injury in the work area.  Name one practice that would prevent most eye injuries in the work area.
 

 14. 

If a person has experience with a powered miter saw but has never used a sliding compound miter saw, what should they do before using the tool?
 

 15. 

Explain two ways an extension cord can be dangerous if not intentionally managed both during use and while not in use?
 

 16. 

Explain why one should never push directly towards the working blade or bit.
 

 17. 

Why should the number of people in the work area be kept to a minimum when using tools?
 

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 18. 

Leaving tools or pieces of stock lying on the table surface of a machine being used is NOT  a good thing to do.
 

 19. 

It is ok to talk or interrupt anyone who is working on a machine
 

 20. 

Always walk, do not run in the MVHS Tech Lab     
 

 21. 

When changing cutters, blades, or sandpaper on any machine, unplug the machine
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 22. 

When using tools for set-up work on a machine,
a.
keep the tool in a safe condition
c.
all of the above
b.
keep the tool in a safe place
d.
select the right tool for the job
 

 23. 

Strange machine noises or faulty operation means that
a.
your machine has something wrong with it and you should report the problems to the instructor.
c.
the bearings need a drop of water
b.
your machine is telling you it’s ok
d.
the extension cord is not long enough
 

 24. 

Good housekeeping in the MVHS Tech Lab means:
a.
materials and equipment are put where they belong
c.
scraps and rubbish are disposed of daily to prevent fires and reduce hazards
b.
all of the above
d.
walkways are clear of tools, materials, and debris
 

 25. 

When using a cutting tool, keep your eyes focused
a.
on the clock
c.
on where the cutting action is taking place
b.
on the girl/boy working next to you
d.
on what is going on around you
 

 26. 

An accident is often caused by:
a.
all of the above
c.
not using safety gaurds/glasses
b.
rushing what you are doing
d.
running too small a pieces of stock through the machine
 



 
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