Wood Shop Safety

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.

What should you do if a blade breaks or something goes wrong with a machine while using it?

• Keep using the machine to finish the work.

• Shut it off and stay away from the machine until everything stops moving.

• Use a piece of wood to stop the machine.

• Leave the machine running and inform the shop manager.

Why should you not use a piece of wood to forcibly stop the machine?

• It can cause the machine to lose calibration.

• It can cause the blades to break.

• It a dangerous method to stop the machine.

• It can damage the wood being used.

What is the consequence of forcing your wood into a machine too hard?

• It makes the work go faster.

• It can cause the machine to operate more quietly.

• It can damage the machine and possibly the user.

• It has no effect on the machine or the work.

When is a student not allowed to work in the woodshop?

• When the shop is closed.

• When the door to the shop is open.

• When a teacher or instructor is not in the room.

• When they are working on a project for a class.

What must be used on the machinery when appropriate for safety?

• Only blade guards.

• Only push sticks.

• All safety devices and guards, including push sticks, clamps, and blade guards.

• No additional devices are necessary.

Why are small pieces of wood considered potentially dangerous in the shop?

• They are too easy to cut and might get lost.

• They can cause the machine to jam.

• They require special tools to work with.

• They can increase the risk of injury if not handled properly.

What is your GREATEST safeguard when using tools and machinery in the shop?

• The safety equipment provided.

• The instructions given by the instructor.

• Your awareness of potential dangers and careful thinking.

• The speed at which you complete your work.

In order to use a tool or machine, you must pass the safety test for that tool/machine with a _______ Score.

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

• 100%

When cutting on the band saw

• Make sure your work is clamped to the table

• Stand on the right of the band saw while cutting

• Always use a rip fence or a miter gauge

• Keep your fingers and thumbs to the side or behind the blade