Table Saw Safety Test

It is safe to saw free hand, without the use of a fence or guide.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

A push stick is not required when cutting wood on the table saw.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

The safest spot to stand while cutting is right behind the blade.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

It is safe to support your stock against a rip fence AND a mitre gauge at the same time.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Talking or looking at others while sawing is a safe action.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

If you are helping “tail out” your job is to pull the wood through the saw from behind.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Keeping your hands 4” from the blade is a safe practice.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

All adjustments to the blade and fence must be made while the machine is at a complete stop and the power is off.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

It is unsafe to use the fence while cross cutting material on the saw.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

The saw blade height should be adjusted so that the gullets clear the thickness of the stock by 1” (25mm).

• Yes

• No

• Maybe