Woodshop Safety Quiz

What type of protection must be worn at all times in the woodshop to protect the eyes?

• Hearing protection

• Gloves

• Eye protection

• Jackets

When is a full face shield specifically required?

• When using a lathe or an angle grinder

• When operating the dust collector

• When wearing loose clothing

• When the wood is in contact with moving parts of a machine

What should be done with long hair before working in the woodshop?

• It should be dyed

• It should be cut short

• It should be tied back

• It should be covered with a jacket

Why are open-toed shoes or flip-flops not allowed in the woodshop?

• They can cause distractions

• They are not fashionable

• They can get caught in machinery

• They pose a greater hazard when tools and materials are dropped on an unprotected foot

What is the reason for not wearing gloves in a woodworking shop?

• They can impair the sense of touch

• They can get caught and pull one into the machine
• They are not required by safety regulations

• They can cause allergic reactions

What must be done before using a machine in the woodshop?

• The machine must be cleaned

• One must be properly trained and signed off on that machine

• The wood must be measured

• Jewelry must be removed

When should the dust collector be turned on?

• Before the machine comes up to speed

• After the machine has been turned off

• When the machines are in use

• Only when working with metal

What should be done with the dust collector after using the machines?

• It should be turned off immediately

• It should be allowed to run for a minute or two before turning it off

• It should be cleaned

• It should be left on indefinitely

What is the correct procedure for starting a cut or procedure on a machine?

• Start the machine with the wood in contact with its moving parts

• Turn on the machine, let it come up to speed, then put your wood into the machine

• Put your wood into the machine, then start it

• Start the machine and immediately begin working with the wood

What should you do if a machine in the woodshop is making strange noises, vibrating excessively, smells like it's burning, or is sparking?

• Continue using the machine and finish your work quickly.

• Stop the machine and notify the person on duty.

• Try to fix the machine yourself without stopping it.

• Leave the machine running and seek help.