General Machine Safety

Make all adjustments while the machine is running. 

• True

• False

Forcing the material and skipping steps will make the job faster, and much safer.

• True

• False

If a machine is not working properly, turn off the machine, unplug and wrap the cord around the machine and tell the teacher.   

• True

• False

Eye protection is worn at all times in the lab.

• True

• False

Crowd around and talk to the person working on the machine. 

• True

• False

Think through the operation and potential problems before using the machine. 

• True

• False

Wear appropriate clothing, tie back long hair, pull back sleeves, and remove any loose jewelry. 

• True

• False

Never remove a safety guard without your instructor’s approval.  

• True

• False

Always maintain the “Margin of Safety” specified for the machine.

• True

• False